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〜だに

Verb (dictionary form) + だに

Meanings

  • Just
  • Even just
  • Even merely

About this pattern

Explanation

A strong, old-fashioned way to express the idea of “even just ~” or “the very act of ~,” often implying some surprise, regret, or emphasis. It tends to appear in literary, formal, or highly emotional speech rather than in casual conversation. The phrase highlights that even the occurrence or action in question is noteworthy enough to be mentioned, sometimes with a sense of limitation or impatience about what follows.