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JLPT N1 Grammar

もしないで

N1Negation

N1 · Negation · noun/masu-stem verb + もしないで

Meaning

without even doing

Structure

noun/masu-stem verb + もしないで

Explanation

もしないで means moving to the following action without even doing the minimum preceding action.

Usage

It is often used for criticism or surprise.

Example

確認もしないで公開したため、大きなミスが残っていた。

Because it was released without even checking, serious errors remained.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with ordinary しないで; も emphasizes “even.”

Memory Tip

Not even the minimum was done.

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