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Processing keyword: Verb そうにない (Verb sou ni nai)
The grammar point そうにない (sou ni nai) is used to express the speaker's judgment that something is unlikely or impossible to happen. It can be applied to actions indicated by verbs, and it implies that based on the current situation, it does not seem plausible that the action will occur.
[Plain Verb Form] + そうにない
Verb Form | そうにない | Meaning |
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行く (iku) | 行くそうにない | It seems unlikely to go |
できる (dekiru) | できそうにない | It seems unable to do |
食べる (taberu) | 食べそうにない | It seems unlikely to eat |
In Japanese culture, expressing doubt or lack of likelihood is often done in a modest manner. Using そうにない can indicate humility, as one avoids making definitive statements about an outcome.
Using そうにない in polite or formal conversations can reflect respect and consideration for others’ opinions, making it a culturally sensitive way to express concerns.
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