HomeGrammarJLPT N5どこも Verb ないです (dokomo + Verb + naidesu)

どこも Verb ないです (dokomo + Verb + naidesu)

JLPT N5

Explanation

Express that something cannot be found anywhere or in any place; 'nowhere', 'in no place'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The どこも~ないです grammar point is used to express that something cannot be found anywhere or in any place. It can be translated as 'nowhere' or 'in no place' in English. It is used in combination with a negative verb (ないです) to indicate the absence of something.

Examples

Doko mo uchiwa ga nai desu.

I can't find fans anywhere.

Kono machi de wa doko mo oishii raamen ga nai desu.

There are no delicious ramen shops anywhere in this town.

Doko mo chuushajou ga nai desu.

There is no parking anywhere.

Doko mo seki ga nai desu.

There are no seats available anywhere.

Practice

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