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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.)