Explanation
Even if, despite, although
Formation
Verb-casual + としても, い-Adjective + としても, な-Adjective + だとしても, Noun + だとしても
Detailed explanation
The ～としても grammar point is used to say ‘even if...’ or ‘even assuming that...’, often followed by a conclusion or stance. It’s similar to ～ても, but puts more emphasis on the hypothetical assumption or viewpoint.
Examples
Ame ga furu to shite mo, rēsu wa chūshi shimasen.
Even if it rains, we won't cancel the race.
Kono kēki ga oishikunai to shite mo, watashi wa taberu tsumori desu.
Even if this cake isn't delicious, I plan on eating it.
Kanojo ga chikoku suru to shite mo, watashitachi wa machitsuzukemasu.
Even if she is late, we will keep waiting.
Isogashii da to shite mo, tomodachi to no yakusoku wa mamoritai.
Even if I'm busy, I want to keep my promise to my friend.
Practice
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