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〜だに
Even — minimal degree (in negative/conditional contexts)
Formation
Verb (plain present) + だに / Noun + だに
Usage
A very formal expression meaning 'even'. Used in set phrases and literary contexts, often in negative or hypothetical structures. Stronger emphasis on minimal degree than すら.
Example sentences
想像だにしなかった。
I didn't even imagine (such a thing).
彼の名を聞くだに恐ろしい。
Just hearing his name is frightening.
夢だに思わなかった。
I never even dreamed of it.
その結果は予想だにできなかった。
I couldn't even predict the result.
そんなことは言うだに許されない。
Even saying such a thing is unforgivable.
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