いくら何(なん)でも

いくらなんでも
adverb, expression
no matter how; even so; there's a limit
expression
1. no matter how; even so; there's a limit to everything
used to express that something has gone too far or exceeded reasonable limits, often with a sense of criticism or disbelief
いくら何(なん)でも高(たか)すぎる。
No matter how you look at it, it's too expensive.
いくら何(なん)でも、それは失礼(しつれい)だと思(おも)う。
Even so, I think that's rude.
いくら何(なん)でも一人(ひとり)でやるのは無理(むり)がある。
No matter what, there are limits to doing it alone.

Common patterns

いくら (how much) + 何(なん)でも (whatever/anything)

  • いくら何(なん)でも～すぎる - "it's too ... no matter how you look at it"
  • いくら何(なん)でも～は無理(むり)だ - "there's no way ... (even considering everything)"

Usage

Used to express:

  • Something has exceeded reasonable bounds
  • A limit should be recognized
  • Disbelief or criticism at excess

Similar words

  • いかに～ても - no matter how much
  • どんなに～ても - no matter how much
  • さすがに - even so (similar nuance of "there's a limit")

Related Words

Compare: さすがに (even so)
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Added 2026.1.28 11:45 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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