HomeGrammarJLPT N1~といったらありはしない (〜to ittara ari wa shinai)

~といったらありはしない (〜to ittara ari wa shinai)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Express extreme exclamation; 'extremely', 'unbelievable', 'unsurpassed'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~といったらありはしない grammar point is used to express an extreme degree of something, often surprise or admiration. It can be loosely translated as 'unbelievably...' or 'incredibly...'.

Examples

Kare no eigo no jouzusa to ittara ari wa shinai.

His English is unbelievably good.

Kono suiitsu no oishisa to ittara ari wa shinai.

These sweets are unbelievably delicious.

Sono ko no atama no yosa to ittara ari wa shinai.

That kid's intelligence is unsurpassed.

Kanojo no utsukushisa to ittara ari wa shinai.

Her beauty is beyond belief.

Practice

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