GrammarJLPT N3
never
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. never
A grammatical pattern used to express a strong, absolute negation, meaning "never" or "by no means." The negative verb form always follows this adverb, and it is used to firmly deny or refuse something without exception.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

There's no way the teacher is ever going to accept that excuse, right?

Sentence 2

Why do you never acknowledge my effort?

Sentence 3

Wait, you're really never going to forgive that person?

Sentence 4

Her smile is a light that never loses to the winter cold.

Sentence 5

That proposal is never going to fly given the current situation, is it?