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〜ても / 〜でも
Even if / even though — concessive
Formation
Verb て-form + も / い-adjective くて + も / な-adjective + でも / Noun + でも
Usage
Expresses that even if the condition is met, the result remains unchanged or is unexpected.
Example sentences
雨が降っても、試合をします。
Even if it rains, we'll play the game.
高くても、買います。
Even if it's expensive, I'll buy it.
今から行っても、間に合わない。
Even if we go now, we won't make it.
先生でも、間違えることがあります。
Even teachers sometimes make mistakes.
練習しても、上手になりません。
Even though I practice, I don't get better.
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