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JLPT N1 Grammar

ようにも～ない

N1不能

N1 · 不能 · verb意向形 + にも + 可能否定 / nai-form verb

cannot even if one tries to

verb意向形 + にも + 可能否定 / nai-form verb

Shows that even if one wants to do the first action, conditions prevent it.

Often used for physical, time, information, or situational limitations.

連絡先が分からないので、確認しようにも確認できない。

Because I do not know the contact information, I cannot confirm it even if I try.

Do not confuse it with not wanting to do something; it means wanting to but being unable to.

The mind wants to reach out, but reality is out of reach.

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