～ない～はない
There is not ~ that is not/does not
JLPT N4
Pattern
～ない + Noun + はない
How it works
～ない～はない is a double negative: “there is no ~ that doesn't ~”, meaning “every ~ does”. 知らない人はいない means “everyone knows”.
Examples
- この 歌を 知らない 人は いません。There's no one who doesn't know this song.
- かれに できない ことは ない。There's nothing he can't do.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 5Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.