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N1

〜（よ）うにも〜ない

Meaning

Indicates that even if one wants to do something, circumstances make it impossible. Repeats the same verb in the 「（よ）う」 form and the negative to emphasize impossibility.

Examples

高熱で、起きようにも起きられない。 I had such a high fever that I could not get up even if I wanted to.

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