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んばかり (n bakari) - As If About To

Verb-ない + んばかり

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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.

Significato

As if about to ~

Spiegazione

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.

Esempi

彼は泣かんばかりの顔をしている。
かれはなかんばかりのかおをしている。
Sembra quasi sul punto di piangere.
彼—He顔—Face
犬は飛びかからんばかりの勢いだ。
いぬはとびかからんばかりのいきおいだ。
Il cane sembra pronto a balzare da un momento all'altro.
勢—Forces
彼女は怒らんばかりの声を上げた。
かのじょはおこらんばかりのこえをあげた。
Ha alzato la voce come se stesse per arrabbiarsi.
彼—He女—Woman上—Top

Practice this grammar

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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Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026