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Yomi
さかだちしても
Rōmaji
sakadachi shite mo
Type
idiom
Literal Meaning
Even if I stand on my hands
Meaning
No matter how hard I try, (I can’t do …); it is nearly impossible to do …
Additional Info
The expression is usually followed by a negative potential form; the allusion is that even if you make as much effort as required to stand on your hands, you’re unlikely to succeed. It’s often used when you believe that you can never beat/surpass someone.
Synonym
どうやっても
Example
彼(かれ)には逆立ちしてもスマブラで勝(か)てない
No matter how hard I try, I can never beat him in Smash Bros.