Explanation
Express contrast or a contradiction between two situations or facts; 'even though', 'despite', 'but still'.
Formation
A。それなのに B。
Detailed explanation
The A。それなのにB。grammar point is used to express contrast, contradiction or unexpectedness between two situations or facts. It can be translated as 'even though', 'despite', or 'but still' in English. The formation is simple, with A and B representing the two contrasting or contradicting statements.
Examples
Kare wa atama ga ii. Sore nanoni, shiken ni ochita.
He is smart. Despite that, he failed the exam.
Watashi wa hayaku okita. Sore nanoni, basu ni okureta.
I woke up early. Even so, I was late for the bus.
Kinou wa harete ita. Sore nanoni, kare wa kasa wo motte ita.
It was sunny yesterday. Despite that, he had an umbrella.
Kanojo wa undou ga nigate da. Sore nanoni, marason wo hashiru koto ni shita.
She is not good at sports. Nevertheless, she decided to run a marathon.
Practice
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