At a glance
Noun ですら means "even [noun]". It points to an extreme case to stress that something is surprising, and it sounds formal or written.
Noun ですら ～
この漢字は日本人ですら読めない。 Even Japanese people can't read this kanji.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | 専門家ですら | even experts |
| Noun | 子供ですら | even children |
| Verb | Not directly. Use ことすら or ことさえ | 寝ることすら "even sleeping" |
Register: formal, common in writing, news and speeches. It works with both polite and casual endings.