のに
Although / Despite
noni
TypeConjunctive
JLPT Leveln3
Summary
Expresses contrast: 'although', 'despite', 'even though'. Implies disappointment, surprise, or unexpectedness.
Usage Rules
- •Contrast: although/despite (unexpected result)
- •Implies disappointment or resentment
- •Used with plain forms of verbs and adjectives
- •〜なのに = with な-adj and nouns
- •Can be used as a sentence-ending particle showing regret
- •Stronger sense of contradiction than けど
Example Sentences
べんきょうしたのにしけんにおちた。
Even though I studied, I failed the test.
やすいのにおいしい。
It's cheap yet delicious.
にちようびなのにはたらいている。
Even though it's Sunday, I'm working.
しっていたのにおしえてくれなかった。
You knew but didn't tell me.
やくそくしたのに来なかった。
Despite promising, he didn't come.
Common Mistake
Using のに when the result is expected (のに implies contradiction — use ので for expected cause-effect).