～のに
noni
Although; even though
Formation 接続
Plain verb / い-adjective + のに; N / な-adjective + なのに
Explanation 説明
Connects a fact with a result that contradicts an expectation. It often conveys surprise, dissatisfaction or regret.
Examples 例文
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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.
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あの人は日本人なのに、全然漢字が書けないそうです。
I hear that person cannot write any kanji, even though they are Japanese.
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家から傘を持ってきたのに、電車の中に忘れてきてしまいました。
Although I brought an umbrella from home, I left it on the train.
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今朝たくさん食べたのにもうお腹が空いてきました。
Although I ate a lot this morning, I am hungry already.
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天気予報は晴れると言ったのに、朝からずっと雨です。
Although the forecast said it would be sunny, it has been raining all morning.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ～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. |
| ～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. |
| ～にもかかわらず | Despite; although | けがにもかかわらず、計画は予定どおり進んだ。 Despite an injury, the plan went ahead on schedule. |
| としても、〜としたって | Even if; assuming that | 会議が中止になったとしても、準備したことは無駄ではない。 Even if the meeting is canceled, the preparation will not have been wasted. |
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