N1emphasissurprise
だに (dani) - Even Just
Verb + だに / Noun + だに
Quick answer
Verb + だに / Noun + だに means "Even just ~". It is a N1 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Even just ~
Explanation
This grammar pattern is used to emphasize that something is surprising or unbelievable even just to imagine, let alone reality. It often conveys an emotional or sensational reaction.
Examples
考えるだに恐ろしい。
かんがえるだにおそろしい。
Even just thinking about it is terrifying.
その時代の生活を想像するだに難しい。
そのじだいのせいかつをそうぞうするだにむずかしい。
Even just imagining life in that era is difficult.
名前を聞くだに懐かしい。
なまえをきくだになつかしい。
Even just hearing the name brings nostalgia.
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Verb + だに / Noun + だに
Which sentence correctly uses "だに (dani) - Even Just"?