うにも～ない
No matter how much one tries, it is impossible / There is absolutely no way to …
This grammar expresses complete impossibility, even if someone tries hard, wants to, or makes an effort.
Meaning
This grammar expresses complete impossibility, even if someone tries hard, wants to, or makes an effort.
Formation
Explanation
うにも～ない is used when something is beyond human ability, beyond effort, or fundamentally impossible.
Core idea:
“Even if I try, I cannot”
“Trying does not help”
“There is no possible way”
Important nuance:
The speaker emphasizes helplessness
The impossibility is absolute, not temporary
Often used when:
information is insufficient
conditions make action impossible
the situation is beyond control
This grammar is:
formal
written
commonly used in:
analytical writing
explanations
JLPT N1 reading passages