JLPT N5

nanimo~masen

Used to express 'not anything', 'nothing'.

Formation

Explanation

The grammar point なにも~ません is used to express the idea of 'not anything' or 'nothing' in negative sentences. It is placed before the verb in its negative form (~ません).

Example sentences

  • I didn't eat anything yesterday.

    Kinou wa nanimo tabemasen deshita.

  • He doesn't say anything.

    Kare wa nanimo hanashimasen.

  • I cannot see anything in this room.

    Kono heya de wa nanimo miemasen.

  • She didn't buy anything.

    Kanojo wa nanimo kaimasen deshita.