いかなる
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いかなる
ikanaru
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any kind of; every; whatever
N1
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading
ikanaru
Post ID
51228
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📝 Usage Notes
any kind of; every; whatever
📖 How to use it
いかなる means 'any kind of' or 'whatever', used to emphasize that something applies to all possible cases.
Attaches to
Attaches directly to a noun, with no particle between いかなる and the noun.
いかなる is a formal, literary word meaning 'any kind of' or 'whatever'. It is used before a noun to stress that no matter what kind of thing it is, the statement holds. For example, いかなる理由 (any reason) or いかなる場合 (any case). In everyday conversation, it sounds stiff and is mostly used in written language, formal speeches, or legal contexts.
いかなる理由があっても、暴力は許されない。
Ikanaru riyuu ga atte mo, bouryoku wa yurusarenai.
No matter what the reason, violence is not permitted.
いかなる場合でも、約束は守るべきだ。
Ikanaru baai demo, yakusoku wa mamoru beki da.
In any case, you should keep your promises.
この規則は、いかなる学生にも適用される。
Kono kisoku wa, ikanaru gakusei ni mo tekiyou sareru.
This rule applies to every student, without exception.
Not どんな
どんな is common and can be used in both speech and writing, while いかなる is very formal and literary. Use どんな in daily conversation.
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Formal and literary; rarely used in casual speech, but appropriate for official documents, speeches, or written essays.
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いかなる
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat いかなる three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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Write Two Sentences
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern いかなる mean?
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Any kind of; every; whatever
What JLPT level is いかなる?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use いかなる in a sentence?
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Attach いかなる (ikanaru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is いかなる formal or casual Japanese?
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いかなる is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember いかなる long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.