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Home N1 Grammar Pattern List 〜たりとも〜ない

N1

〜たりとも〜ない

Meaning

Cites the smallest quantity or unit and strongly denies that even that exists or is permitted. Followed by a negative form such as 「〜ない」.

Examples
  1. 試合中は一瞬たりとも気を抜いてはいけない。 During a match, you must not let your guard down even for a single moment.
  2. 水不足の現在、一滴たりとも水を無駄にすることはできない。 With the current water shortage, we cannot waste even a single drop of water.