JLPT N1
～ようにも～ない
even if one wants to ~, one cannot; unable to ~ even if trying
Structure / Usage
Verb (意向形) + にも + Verb (可能形 negative)
Example Sentences
引っ越したいにも、お金がなくて引っ越せない。
Even though I want to move, I can't because I have no money.
泣こうにも涙が出なかった。
Even though I wanted to cry, no tears came out.