〜ようにも〜ない

Formation

N1LimitationFormal/Stiff
Volitional Form
Verb
にも
ない-Form
Verb
ない

Meaning

Used to express that even though one wants or tries to do something, they are unable to do so due to some reason or obstacle.

Examples

行こうにも行けない事情があるんです。

I have circumstances that make it impossible to go even if I wanted to.

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