どこにも
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Used with a negative verb to mean 'not anywhere' or 'nowhere'. The negative verb is required.
I couldn't find the key anywhere.
He didn't go anywhere.
2
usually written using kana alone
Used in affirmative contexts to mean 'everywhere' or 'anywhere'. Often appears with verbs like ある or いる.
Flowers are blooming everywhere in this town.
It's an ordinary story you can find anywhere.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉がどこにもない〈thing〉 is nowhere to be found
The keys are nowhere to be found.
- どこにも売っているto be sold everywhere
That snack is sold everywhere.
- どこにも行かないto not go anywhere
I don't plan on going anywhere today.
- どこにも見当たらないto be nowhere in sight
The book I was looking for isn't anywhere to be found.