JLPT N1

～たりとも

Not even a single; not one

Structure

Number + Counter + たりとも (+ 否定形)

How it works

This expression strongly emphasizes that not even the smallest amount or single instance of something is permitted or possible. It highlights strictness or scarcity.

Examples

1円たりとも無駄にはできない。

I cannot waste even a single yen.

Common mistakes

Forgetting to use it with a negative verb ending.

Tip

Think of it as 'not one bit, not for even a second'.

More JLPT N1 grammar

いかんによらずをもってをものともせずともなるとであれたりとも~ないに足る極まりない

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