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JLPT N5 Neutral

doko ni mo + Verb + nai desu

Express that an action cannot be performed anywhere or something cannot be found anywhere.

Standard polite negative - "not anywhere". (どこへも variant of n5-105's どこにも.)

Formation

Explanation

The grammar point どこにも + Verb + ないです is used to express that an action cannot be performed anywhere or something cannot be found anywhere. It is used with a negative verb conjugation (ない-form) and highlights the unavailability or impossibility of finding or doing something in any location.

Example sentences

  • Umbrellas are not sold anywhere.

    Doko ni mo kasa ga uttenai desu.

  • He cannot be found anywhere.

    Kare wa doko ni mo mitsukerarenai desu.

  • There is no place to study anywhere.

    Doko ni mo benkyou dekiru basho ga nai desu.

  • There are no delicious vegan dishes anywhere.

    Doko ni mo oishii bi-gan ryouri ga nai desu.

Nowhere (Not Anywhere)