Explanation
Expresses 'even if it means doing...', 'no matter what it takes'.
Formation
Verb-て form + までも
Detailed explanation
This grammar point is used when the speaker wants to emphasize the lengths they would go to in order to achieve something. It attaches to the verb's て-form to mean 'even if it means doing X', 'even at the cost of X', or 'no matter what it takes'.
Examples
Shiken ni gōkaku suru tame ni, neru jikan o kezutte mademo benkyō shimasu.
I will study to pass the exam, even if it means cutting down on sleep.
Kanojo to kekkon dekiru nara, donna kurō o shite mademo okane o tametai.
If I can marry her, I'll save money no matter what hardships it takes.
Kono kaisha de hatarakitai node, chōjikan kakete mademo kayoimasu.
Because I want to work at this company, I'll commute even if it means spending hours traveling.
Kare no kaifuku no tame nara, nani o shite mademo sasaetai.
For his recovery, I'll support him no matter what it takes.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.