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JLPT N1 Grammar

たりとも

N1最小限否定

N1 · 最小限否定 · 数量词 + たりとも + 否定

not even; even a single

数量词 + たりとも + 否定

Shows that even the smallest amount is not an exception.

Often used for strict prohibition, strong determination, or zero tolerance.

試験中は、一秒たりともスマートフォンを見てはいけない。

During the exam, you must not look at your smartphone even for a second.

The following clause is usually negative or prohibitive; do not use it for ordinary quantity description.

Not even the smallest bit is allowed.

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