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〜に〜ない (ni-nai) meaning in japanese

💡Meaning

Cannot even...if one wants to

📝Usage

Verb[volitional] + にも + Verb[potential, negative]

📚Examples

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嬉しくて、泣くに泣けないほどだった。

⚠️Notes

Expresses the frustration of not being able to do something, even with the will to do so. (e.g., 悲しくて、泣くに泣けなかった。 - I was so sad I couldn't even cry if I wanted to.)