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Verb[ます]+ そうにない(1)
(1) そうにもない
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About そうにない
Compared to そうもない 'very unlikely to (A)', そうにない is a grammar structure that has a very similar meaning, but is not quite as emphasized. In this expression, も will be replaced with に. Also, apart from indicating that something is very unlikely, it may also indicate that something is showing 'no signs of (A)'.
そうにない will connect to the ます-stem of the verb that it is indicating as being very unlikely.
そうにない will connect to the ます-stem of the verb that it is indicating as being very unlikely.
- ごめん、定時で上がれそうにないから先に食べてて。Sorry, it seems unlikely that I can leave work on time, so go ahead and eat without me.
- 今日は行けそうにないのでキャンセルでお願いします。It is unlikely that I am going to be able to make it today, so please cancel my appointment.
- 今日は雨が降りそうにもないから釣りに行こう!It is unlikely that it will rain today, so let's go fishing!
- 列が進みそうにもないのでまた今度来ましょう。The queue is showing no signs of moving so let's come back another time.
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2回連続で宝くじには当たりそうにない。
It is unlikely you will win the lottery two times in a row.
二 週間、日本語能力試験の準備をしているが、合格できそうにない。でも、私は諦めない。
I have been preparing for the JLPT for two weeks, but passing it is unlikely. However, I won't give up.
日中関係は今の状況からいって、好転しそうにない。
Judging from current Japan-China relations, a turn for the better is unlikely.
明日雪は降りそうにない。
It is unlikely that it will snow tomorrow.
医者:「この事故の後、彼女は歩けそうにない。」
Doctor: 'After this accident, it is unlikely for her to be able to walk again.'
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