すこしも〜ない JLPT N3 Neutral

sukoshimo~nai

Express a negative state or action; 'not at all', 'none whatsoever'.

"Not even a little" - a slightly more deliberate way to deny completely.

Formation

すこしも + Verb-negative

Explanation

The すこしも〜ない grammar point is used to emphasize a negative state or action, indicating that something does not exist or happen even a little bit. It can be translated as 'not at all', 'none whatsoever', or 'not one bit' in English. This expression is used with negative verbs.

Example sentences

彼はすこしも悲しそうに見えません。

He doesn't look sad at all.

Kare wa sukoshimo kanashisou ni miemasen.
この部屋はすこしも寒くない。

This room is not cold at all.

Kono heya wa sukoshimo samukunai.
彼女はすこしも心配していない。

She is not worried at all.

Kanojo wa sukoshimo shinpai shite inai.

Negation Intensity (Not At All)

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