でも
Even / Or Something
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JLPT Leveln5
Summary
Indicates 'even' for a representative example or 'or something like that' for casual suggestions.
Usage Rules
- •Even: Aでも = even A (representative example)
- •Or something: コーヒーでも = coffee or something
- •With question words: 誰でも = anyone; どこでも = anywhere
- •Concessive: 〜でも = even if/even though
- •Softer than さえ, broader than も
Example Sentences
こんなことはこどもでもわかる。
Even a child understands this.
コーヒーでものみませんか？
Would you like some coffee or something?
だれでもできます。
Anyone can do it.
いつでもいいです。
Anytime is fine.
どこでも行きます。
I'll go anywhere.
Common Mistake
Using でも where ても is needed for verb conjunctive form (ても = even if for verbs).