Meaning
「だに」 is an adverbial particle equivalent to 「もし」「すら」「さえ」 (even). This pattern singles out and emphasizes a particular thing or state, implying that other things should naturally follow, or inviting the listener to infer by analogy. It often carries a sense of negation or bewilderment on the part of the speaker.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Verb (dictionary form) | だに |
| Noun | だに |
Examples
- コンクールで優勝出来るなんで、僕や周りの人も予想だにしなかったことだ。
That I could win the competition was something neither I nor anyone around me had even imagined.
Summary
- 「〜だに」 means "even just..., the mere..."
- Attaches to Verb (dictionary form) or Noun