N1文法:~たりとも
2024年09月20日
Meaning: “Not even…”, “Even a single…”
This structure is used to emphasize that even the smallest unit should not happen or must comply. It is often used with units like “one person”, “one second”, “one time” and emphasizes that even the slightest thing cannot be tolerated.
※Note: This structure has a strong tone, used in serious situations to stress the strictness of a requirement or condition.
Structure:
1 + classifier (日, 分, 秒, 瞬, 円, 匹, etc) |
+ たりとも~ない |
Example: