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にも〜ない

💡Meaning

Cannot... even if one wants to

📝Usage

Verb[volitional] + にも + Verb[potential, negative]

⚠️Notes

Same as 〜に〜ない. Expresses the frustration of not being able to do something, even with the will to do so. (e.g., 泣くにも泣けない。 - I can't even cry if I want to.)