HomeGrammarJLPT N1Verb ようにも (〜you ni mo)

Verb ようにも (〜you ni mo)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Used to express 'even though one wants to do something, one can't for some reason'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~ようにも grammar point indicates that a person wants or tries to do something (volitional form), but for some reason cannot. Often, there's a second clause explaining what prevents the action.

Examples

Mou sukoshi hayaku hashirou ni mo, ashi ga itakute muri da.

I'd like to run a bit faster, but I can’t because my leg hurts.

Kare ni hanasou ni mo, kare wa watashi o mushi shite iru.

I want to talk to him, but he's ignoring me.

Motto benkyou shiyou ni mo, jikan ga nai.

I want to study more, but I have no time.

Kanojo ni ayamarou ni mo, kanojo wa mou okotte iru.

I would like to apologize to her, but she's already angry.

Practice

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