Verb ことなく JLPT N2

Formation

Verb-stem + ことなく

Explanation

The grammar point ことなく is added to the stem of a verb to express that something doesn't happen or isn't done. It can be translated as 'without doing', 'not doing', or 'without happening'. The formation depends on whether it is used with a verb.

Example sentences

• 彼女は泣くことなく帰ってしまいました。

  She went home without crying.

  Kanojo wa naku koto naku kaette shimaimashita.

• 彼は注意することなく突然出かけた。

  He suddenly left without giving any warning.

  Kare wa chūi suru koto naku totsuzen dekaketa.

• 山田さんは誰にも話すことなく会社を辞めました。

  Mr. Yamada quit the company without talking to anyone.

  Yamada-san wa dare ni mo hanasu koto naku kaisha o yamemashita.

• ２０年間、病気になることなく働いています。

  I have been working for 20 years without getting sick.

  Nijūnenkan, byōki ni naru koto naku hataraite imasu.