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JLPT N3 Grammar

とても～ない

N3不可能

N3 · 不可能 · とても + potential-form verbない / nai-form verb

cannot possibly; absolutely cannot

とても + potential-form verbない / nai-form verb

Shows that something is completely impossible due to degree, ability, or circumstances.

Often used with negative potential forms and is stronger than simple できない.

この量の宿題は、一晩ではとても終わらない。

This amount of homework cannot possibly be finished in one night.

Do not omit the negative; とても alone can mean 'very,' but this pattern requires negation.

The degree is too much, so it cannot be done.

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