たりとも

expression

(not) even; (not) any

Used in negative sentences to emphasize that not even a small amount or number exists. Follows a counter or quantity word (e.g., 一人たりとも, 一円たりとも).

• 一人ひとりたりとも遅ち刻こくを許ゆるさない。

  I won't allow even one person to be late.

• 一いち円えんたりとも無む駄だにできない。

  I can't waste even a single yen.