〜かいもなく / 〜がいもなく
- Pattern
- 〜かいもなく / 〜がいもなく
- Level
- N2
- Reading
- かいもなく / がいもなく
- Meaning
- Despite all efforts; in vain
- Attaches to
- Plain form
- Nuance & register
Expresses regret or disappointment that efforts did not lead to the desired outcome.
- Example
彼は懸命に走ったかいもなく、ゴール直前で転んでしまった。 Despite running as hard as he could, he fell just before the goal.