～ても（V/A/N)
Even if; even though
N4JLPT
Formation 接続
Vて + も; い-adjective stem + くても; N / な-adjective + でも
Explanation 説明
States that the result remains the same even if a condition is true. It can refer to a real unexpected situation or an imagined condition.
Examples 例文
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雨が降っても、試合をします。
Even if it rains, we will play the match.
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忙しくても、朝ご飯は食べます。
Even when I am busy, I eat breakfast.
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高くても、必要なら買います。
Even if it is expensive, I will buy it if I need it.
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日曜日でも、この店は開いています。
This shop is open even on Sundays.
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説明が簡単でも、よく聞いてください。
Even if the explanation is simple, please listen carefully.
How related patterns differ 比較
ても can concede a hypothetical condition; のに commonly contrasts actual facts against expectations. としても hypothesizes, while にもかかわらず is formal. のに also has a purpose-related use, so attachment and context both matter.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～ても（V/A/N) | Even if; even though | 雨が降っても、試合をします。 Even if it rains, we will play the match. |
| ～によると | According to a source | 天気予報によると、明日は風が強くなるそうです。 According to the weather forecast, the wind will get stronger tomorrow. |
| ～ということだ | It is reported that; this means that | 事務所の話では、明日の見学会は中止になるということです。 According to the office, tomorrow's tour will be canceled. |
| ～のに | Although; even though | 日本にいるのに、日本語をあまり使いません。 Even though I am in Japan, I do not use Japanese much. |
| ～も～ない | Even if, still not | 安くても、買いません。 Even if it is cheap, I will not buy it. |
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