GrammarJLPT N2
nothing at all
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. nothing at all
This phrase combines the word for "anything" with a negative verb to express that there is nothing at all, or that one does not do something at all. It is used to emphasize a complete absence or total negation, as in "I don't understand anything."

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Police concluded there was "nothing criminal about the incident" and closed the investigation.

Sentence 2

Why do I feel completely drained and have nothing to show for it?

Sentence 3

I woke up at this hour and there's absolutely nothing to do.

Sentence 4

We have no information whatsoever regarding the ongoing matter.

Sentence 5

Just because value isn't visible doesn't mean there's nothing there.