Decoded Slug: Verb ずとも (〜zu tomo)

Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Verb ずとも (〜zu tomo)

Verb ずとも (〜zu tomo)

Short explanation:

This structure is used to mean 'Even without doing (an action), (an action) is still achievable'.

Formation:

Verb-negative stem + ずとも

Examples:

朝ごはんを食べずとも、働くことができます。
Asagohan wo tabezu tomo, hataraku koto ga dekimasu.
Even without eating breakfast, I can work.
車がなくとも、バスで行くことができます。
Kuruma ga nakutomo, basu de iku koto ga dekimasu.
Even without a car, you can go by bus.
お金がなくとも、幸せになれる。
Okane ga nakutomo, shiawase ni nareru.
Even without money, one can be happy.
インターネットがなくとも、情報を得る方法はいくつかあります。
Inta-netto ga nakutomo, jouhou wo eru houhou wa ikutsu ka arimasu.
Even without the internet, there are several ways to obtain information.

Long explanation:

The ~ずとも grammar point is used to express that even if something isn't done or doesn't happen, a desired result can still be achieved. It conveys the meaning 'even without' in English. Specifically, it is formed by attaching ずとも to the negative stem of the verb.
hanabira.org

Ace your Japanese JLPT N5-N1 preparation.

Disclaimer

Public Alpha version Open Source (GitHub). This site is currently undergoing active development. You may encounter bugs, inconsistencies, or limited functionality. Lots of sentences might not sound natural. We are progressively addressing these issues with native speakers. You can support the development by buying us a coffee.


花びら散る

夢のような跡

朝露に

Copyright 2024 @hanabira.org