Noun にすら (〜ni sura)
Explanation
Expresses the concept of 'even'; 'even in', 'even as', 'even to'.
Formation
Noun + にすら
Detailed Explanation
The 〜にすら grammar point is used to show surprise that an action or situation applies even to the noun in question. It can be translated into English as 'even in', 'even as', or 'even to'. It's often used with negative or unexpected statements, emphasizing that 'even' in this particular case something can't or doesn't happen.
Examples
彼にすらその問題は解けなかった。
Kare ni sura sono mondai wa tokenakatta.
Even he could not solve that problem.
彼女はテストにすら合格しなかった。
Kanojo wa tesuto ni sura goukaku shinakatta.
She did not even pass the test.
この犬は自分の名前にすら反応しない。
Kono inu wa jibun no namae ni sura hannou shinai.
This dog doesn't even respond to its own name.
彼にすら話す余裕がなかった。
Kare ni sura hanasu yoyuu ga nakatta.
I didn't even have the time to talk to him.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.