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JLPT N5 Neutral

dokomo + Verb + naidesu

Express that something cannot be found anywhere or in any place; 'nowhere', 'in no place'.

Slightly more conversational variant, ないです instead of ません.

Formation

Explanation

The どこも～ないです grammar point is used to express that something cannot be found anywhere or in any place. It can be translated as 'nowhere' or 'in no place' in English. It is used in combination with a negative verb (ないです) to indicate the absence of something.

Example sentences

  • I can't find fans anywhere.

    Doko mo uchiwa ga nai desu.

  • There are no delicious ramen shops anywhere in this town.

    Kono machi de wa doko mo oishii raamen ga nai desu.

  • There is no parking anywhere.

    Doko mo chuushajou ga nai desu.

  • There are no seats available anywhere.

    Doko mo seki ga nai desu.

Nowhere (Not Anywhere)