Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn zu ni sumu for relief — "got away without having to do X."
- Form and connection: [Verb nai-form without い] ずにすむ
- Nuance in real use: ずにすむ is Japanese's "thankfully" grammar — it marks the troubles you almost had to face. Every ずにすんだ is a small moment of gratitude.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn zu ni sumu for relief — "got away without having to do X."
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
Show answer
[Verb nai-form without い] ずにすむShow answer
I got away without needing surgery.Show answer
誰だれにも知しられずにすんだ。 ([Verb nai-form without い] ずにすむ)Continue learning
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