classical ~ぬ (negative)

grammar

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The classical/literary negative auxiliary ~ぬ, equivalent to modern ~ない. Survives in set expressions (知らぬ間に, 飽くなき), proverbs, and stylized writing. Attaches to the negative stem: 知らぬ (don't know), 食べぬ (don't eat).

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