とも
Of Course / Certainly
tomo
TypeFinal
JLPT Leveln2
Summary
Expresses strong affirmation ('of course', 'certainly') or a concessive 'even if' when layered with other particles.
Usage Rules
- •Of course: used as positive response
- •Certainly: emphatic agreement
- •Concessive: 〜とも = even if (せめてとも, etc.)
- •〜なくてもいいとも = of course you don't have to
- •Can soften or strengthen depending on tone
- •Used with both plain and polite forms
Example Sentences
いいとも！
Sure! Of course!
もちろんいいとも。
Of course, it's fine.
それでいいとも。
Of course, that's fine.
きみのいうとおりだとも。
You're absolutely right.
行くとも！
I'm definitely going!
Common Mistake
Using とも too casually in formal situations (it can sound too emphatic/blunt).