HomeGrammarJLPT N5なにも~ないです (nani mo~nai desu)

なにも~ないです (nani mo~nai desu)

JLPT N5

Explanation

Used to express 'not any' or 'nothing' in a negative sentence.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The なにも~ないです grammar point is used in negative sentences to express the idea of 'not any', 'not at all', 'nothing', or 'none'. It is commonly used with verbs in the negative form.

Examples

Kare wa nani mo iwanakatta desu.

He didn't say anything.

Watashi wa nani mo tabenai desu.

I don't eat anything.

Kanojo wa nani mo motte inai desu.

She doesn't have anything.

Kono hako ni wa nani mo haitte inai desu.

There is nothing in this box.

Practice

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