N490/179

～ない～はない

V-ない + ～はないAdj-ない + ～はない～ない～はない (the pattern itself)

Meanings

There is nothing that is not ~
Everything ~; there is no ~ that isn’t ~

About this pattern

Explanation

This pattern is used to express that, in a given category or set, there is no case that does not meet a certain quality. It carries a strong sense that the quality is found in all members, so it’s often used to emphasize positivity or to contrast with possible exceptions. It can sound formal or emphatic, so it’s common in written Japanese or careful speech.

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Example sentences

難しくない問題はない。

There is no problem that isn’t difficult; all problems are difficult.

楽しくない授業はない。

There isn’t a class that isn’t fun; all classes are enjoyable.

この店で美味しくない料理はない。

There is no dish here that isn’t delicious; every dish is tasty.

彼は遅刻をしない人はいない。

There is no person who never runs late? (There are people who never run late)

Related patterns

Or something; Any... (with question words); No matter (who)

easy to (do); likely to (happen); easy to be affected by

Difficult to; Hard to; Not easy to do something

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