HomeGrammarJLPT N3~ても (〜temo)

~ても (〜temo)

JLPT N3

Explanation

'Even if', 'even though', or 'although'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~ても grammar point expresses that even if a certain condition holds, the outcome or situation doesn't change. It can be translated as 'even if' or 'even though'.

Examples

Ame ga futte mo, undoukai wa kaisai saremasu.

Even if it rains, the sports festival will be held.

Isogashikute mo, mainichi benkyou suru jikan o tsukuru.

Even though I'm busy, I make time to study every day.

Takakute mo, yoi hinshitsu no mono o kaimasu.

Even if it's expensive, I'll buy something of good quality.

Kanojo ga yuumeijin demo, watashi wa kanojo no koto o shiranai.

Even if she's famous, I don't know her.

Practice

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