何らない (ranai)

Meaning & usage

何ら～ない expresses that there is not even the slightest amount of something, meaning not at all or no whatsoever. 何ら comes directly before a noun such as 影響, 根拠 or 反対, and the sentence must end with a negative predicate like ない, はない or ではない. It is formal language used in writing, speeches and official statements, and it cannot be used with an affirmative verb.

Example sentences 5

1. 貧まずしいことは、何なんら不名誉ふめいよではない。

   There is no disgrace in being poor.

2. アスピリンは血圧に何ら影響はない。

   Aspirin has no effect on blood pressure.

3. この説明には何ら根拠がない。

   There is no basis at all for this explanation.

4. 彼の話に何ら嘘はない。

   There is no lie at all in what he says.

5. 新しい計画に何ら反対はない。

   There is no objection whatsoever to the new plan.