JLPT N4 · Time and reason

〜ても

Even if, the result is the same

Meaning

Shows that the result remains unchanged even under the stated condition.

Formation

  1. Verb: て form + も: 降っても
  2. i-adjective: い → くても: 高くても
  3. Noun and na-adjective: + でも: 雨でも, 静かでも

When to use it

Core use
Even if, the result is the same

Example

あめ降っふっ行きいきます

I will go even if it rains.

Important notes

  • Pay attention to the word form before the construction and to the particles around it.

Common mistakes

  • Do not translate the pattern word for word; first identify its function in the whole situation.

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