〜ずとも

Formation

N1ConcessionLiteraryLiterature
ない-Form
Verb
ずとも
Ex.
する → せずとも

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'.

Examples

行かずとも良い。

It is fine even if you do not go.

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