HomeGrammarJLPT N5だれも~ません (daremo ~masen)

だれも~ません (daremo ~masen)

JLPT N5

Explanation

Express 'nobody' or 'no one' in negative sentences.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The grammar point だれも is used in combination with a negative form of the verb, usually ません, to express the idea of 'nobody' or 'no one' doing something. It is used with questions or statements and can be translated as 'nobody' or 'no one' in English.

Examples

Daremo himitsu wo shirimasen.

No one knows the secret.

Daremo sono shitsumon ni kotaemasen deshita.

Nobody answered that question.

Daremo kare wo tasukete agemasen.

Nobody will help him.

Daremo sono eiga wo mitagarimasen.

No one wants to watch that movie.

Practice

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