〜ずとも
Formation
Meaning
Used to indicate that something is possible or the case even if an action is not performed. It is a formal or literary equivalent of '〜なくても'.
Note
This pattern uses the classical negative form '〜ず'. While it conveys a similar meaning to '〜なくても', it sounds significantly more formal or literary and is typically found in written texts, formal speeches, or set phrases. For the verb 'する' (to do), the form is 'せずとも' instead of 'しずとも'.
Examples
行かずとも良い。
It is fine even if you do not go.
直接言わずともわかる。
I understand even if you do not say it directly.
わざわざ準備せずとも大丈夫です。
It is okay even if you do not go out of your way to prepare.
無理に食べずともいいですよ。
It is fine even if you do not force yourself to eat.
詳しく説明せずとも、彼なら理解してくれるだろう。
He will likely understand even without a detailed explanation.
そんなに急がずとも間に合うはずだ。
We should be able to make it in time even if we do not hurry that much.