N1emoción
んばかり (n bakari) - As If About To
Verb-ない + んばかり
Respuesta rápida
Verb-ない + んばかり means "As if about to ~". As a N1 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.
Significado
As if about to ~
Explicación
This expression is used to describe an action that seems as if it's about to happen but hasn't actually happened. It often conveys vivid imagery and can reflect a speaker's perception or emotion about the imminent action.
Ejemplos
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Verb-ない + んばかり
Which sentence correctly uses "んばかり (n bakari) - As If About To"?
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Actualizado el 17 jun 2026