にも

Frequency:
1

A combination of 'に' + 'も' used to add emphasis or indicate inclusion/contrast, often translated as 'also', 'too', 'even', or 'as well'.

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Examples

彼にも連絡したが、返事がなかった。

I also contacted him, but there was no reply.

この問題は子供にも分かるように説明してください。

Please explain this problem so that even children can understand.

忙しくて自分にも時間がない。

I'm busy and don't even have time for myself.

2

Attached after the volitional or dictionary form of a verb to express 'no matter how one tries' or 'even if one intends to, it can't be done', indicating impossibility or difficulty.

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Examples

行こうにも電車が止まっていて行けない。

Even if I wanted to go, the trains are stopped so I can't go.

頼もうにも誰も近くにいなかった。

Even if I had wanted to ask for help, there was no one nearby.

やめようにもやめられない習慣がある。

There are habits you can't quit even if you try to.