HomeGrammarJLPT N1Noun + ぬいて(~nuite)

Noun + ぬいて(~nuite)

JLPT N1

Explanation

This is a way to express 'minus' or 'except for' some specific noun.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The grammar point Noun + ぬいて is used when you want to exclude a certain noun from the whole or mention something about everything else except for a specific noun. It's usually translated in English as 'minus' or 'except for'.

Examples

Watashitachi wa, kare nuite zen'in ga atsumaru koto ga dekimashita.

We were able to gather everyone except for him.

Kono resutoran wa okosama menyuu o nuite subete ga oishii.

Everything at this restaurant is delicious except for the kids' menu.

Kyou no shigoto wa hiruyasumi o nuite isogashikatta.

Today's work was busy except for the lunch break.

Kyuuka no hi o nuite, mainichi kare wa hatarakimasu.

He works every day except for the holidays.

Practice

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