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に
　
も
　
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ない

Quick Info
1. Even if A is attempted/thought about, A can't be done (there is no way to A)

2
Meaning
Even if A is attempted/thought about, A can't be done (there is no way to A)
B is the negative potential form of A.
JLPT level: N1 | Other grammar in '(Not) Only, (Not) Even':
Politeness: not marked (suggest) | Related meaning(s): none (add related)

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Construction
Verb: VolitionalA+に+も+Verb: Negative potential formB
Example:
笑おうにも笑えない (can't smile even if (I) tried)

Verb: Dictionary FormA+に+も+Verb: Negative potential formB
Example:
歩くにも歩けない (there's no way to walk)


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mysticfive
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this can also be used with the first verb in dictionary form (as opposed to volitional), but I think the second has to be in the negative potential (not plain negative) - 作るにも作れない etc.
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