〜すら
even ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜すら” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜すら」 means "even ~". Structure: Noun + すら. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1基本の貯蔵すら確認していなかった。
きほん の ちょぞう すら かくにん して いなかった。
kihon no chozou sura kakunin shite inakatta.
We had not even checked the basic storage.
Everyday life
Example 2基本の帳簿すら確認していなかった。
きほん の ちょうぼ すら かくにん して いなかった。
kihon no choubo sura kakunin shite inakatta.
We had not even checked the basic account books.
Everyday life
Example 3基本の携帯すら確認していなかった。
きほん の けいたい すら かくにん して いなかった。
kihon no keitai sura kakunin shite inakatta.
We had not even checked the basic carrying.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
We had not even checked the basic storage.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜すら.
Remember tomorrow
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