〜(で)すら

Pattern
〜(で)すら
Level
N1
Reading
〜(で)すら
Meaning
even
Attaches to
Noun, verb (stem), i-adjective (stem), na-adjective (stem)
Nuance & register

Emphasizes that even something basic or expected is not the case.

Example

子供ですら、この漢字は読めない。 Even a child cannot read this kanji.

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