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JLPT N1 Grammar

甲斐もなく

N1Contrast / Concession

N1 · Contrast / Concession · noun + の + 甲斐もなく / ta-form verb + 甲斐もなく

despite the effort; in vain

noun + の + 甲斐もなく / ta-form verb + 甲斐もなく

甲斐もなく means effort, hope, or sacrifice did not produce the expected result.

It is often used for regrettable outcomes.

徹夜で準備した甲斐もなく、発表は延期になった。

Despite preparing all night, the presentation was postponed.

Do not confuse it with 甲斐がある; the meaning is opposite.

Effort without reward: 甲斐もなく.

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