HomeGrammarJLPT N4~ても/でも (〜te mo/demo)

~ても/でも (〜te mo/demo)

JLPT N4

Explanation

Expresses 'even if' or 'even though'; used to convey contradiction or contrast.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~ても/でも grammar point is used to express 'even if' or 'even though' in a sentence, showing the idea of contradiction or contrast. The formation of ても differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, or な-adjective. For nouns, でも is used.

Examples

Ame ga futte mo, gakkou ni ikimasu.

Even if it rains, I will go to school.

Kono heya ga kitanakute mo, souji shinai tsumori desu.

Even if this room is dirty, I don't intend to clean it.

Sono eiga ga omoshirokunakute mo, mimasu.

Even if that movie is not interesting, I will watch it.

Kanojo ga byouki demo, hatarakimasu.

Even if she is sick, she will work.

Practice

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