二度(にど)と

にどと
adverb
never again, no more
1. never again, (not) any more
Used with negative verb forms to express that something will not happen again. Emphasizes finality and determination.
二度(にど)とあんな失敗(しっぱい)はしない。
I will never make that kind of mistake again.
二度(にど)とあの店(みせ)には行(い)かない。
I will never go to that store again.
二度(にど)と会(あ)いたくない。
I never want to see (them) again.
こんな経験(けいけん)は二度(にど)とごめんだ。
I never want to go through an experience like this again.

COMPOSITION: 二度(にど) (two times) + と (emphatic particle)

GRAMMAR: Always used with NEGATIVE verb forms or expressions. Cannot be used with positive statements.

COMPARISON WITH SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • もう〜ない - softer "no longer, not anymore"
  • 二度(にど)と〜ない - stronger, more emphatic "never again"
  • 絶対(ぜったい)に〜ない - "absolutely never"

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 二度(にど)と〜しない (I will never do ~ again)
  • 二度(にど)と〜したくない (I never want to ~ again)
  • 二度(にど)と〜ない (~ will never happen again)
  • 二度(にど)とごめんだ (I've had enough of ~, never again)

USAGE NOTE: Expresses strong resolution or regret. Often used when someone has had a bad experience and is determined not to repeat it.

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Added 2026.1.18 3:40 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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