というのに

Meaning & usage

But; although; in spite of the fact that ~ | A conjunction to indicate that an action/state takes place quite contrary to one's expectation.

Example sentences 7

1. 先生がわざわざ本を貸して下さったというのに、読んでいないの？

   Your teacher kindly loaned a book to you, but you haven't read it?

2. 四月だというのに、まだ肌寒い。

   It is April, but still chilly (literally: cold on the skin).

3. 学生は貧乏だというのに、結構いい車を乗り回しているね。

   Students are said to be poor, but they are driving around in pretty good cars, aren't they?

4. 小学四年生だというのに、あの子はもう中学の数学をやっている。

   The child is a fourth grader, but he is already studying junior high school math.

5. 年末でとても忙しいというのに、うちの人は一体どこへ行ったのだろう。

   It's the end of the year, and we are very busy, but where in the world did my husband go?

6. 彼は母親が危篤だというのに、映画を見に行った。

   He went to see a movie in spite of the fact that his mother is in a critical condition.

7. 明後日はロンドンへ行かなければならないといのに、まだ何も準備していないんですよ。

   Although I have to go to London the day after tomorrow, I haven't prepared anything yet, you know.