JLPT N1
～どうにも～ない
not by any means; no matter how hard one tries, cannot
Structure / Usage
どうにも + Verb (potential negative)
Example Sentences
この問題はどうにも解けない。
No matter how hard I try, I can't solve this problem.
どうにも眠れない夜が続いている。
I've been having nights where I just can't sleep no matter what.
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