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にしても (nishitemo)

Even if; whether; in any case

Meaning & usage

にしても expresses concession, showing that even if one case is true or when considering different possibilities, the main statement still holds. It follows nouns and the plain form of verbs and adjectives, and appears in set expressions such as いずれにしても to mean in any case. It is neutral and common in both conversation and writing to frame a concession before giving a judgment or decision.

Example sentences 3

  1. 彼女かのじょはいずれにしても来こなければならない。

    She must come at all events.

  2. いずれにしてもスケジュールは変更できない。

    At any rate, we can't change the schedule.

  3. いずれにしてもそれは君にとって良い経験となるでしょう。

    At any rate, it will be a good experience for you.

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This came up in 1 past exam question.

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