N1absence
ことなしに (koto nashi ni) - Without Doing
Verb-る + ことなしに
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Verb-る + ことなしに means "Without doing ~". As a N1 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.
Significato
Without doing ~
Spiegazione
This expression is used to indicate that an action occurs without doing something else that would normally be expected. It emphasizes the lack of a specific action that typically accompanies the situation.
Esempi
彼女は一言も言うことなしに部屋を出た。
かのじょはいちごんもいうことなしにへやをでた。
Ha lasciato la stanza senza dire una parola.
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Verb-る + ことなしに
Which sentence correctly uses "ことなしに (koto nashi ni) - Without Doing"?
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Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026