というのに (toiunoni)

Meaning & usage

というのに expresses although or despite the fact that, with a feeling of surprise, disappointment, or complaint that reality goes against expectation. It follows a plain form clause, with nouns and na-adjectives keeping だ as in 日曜日だというのに or 真冬だというのに, while verbs and i-adjectives attach directly. It should be used only when the outcome is unwanted or worthy of complaint, not for neutral contrasts or positive results.

Example sentences 4

1. 皆留守みなるすだというのに、不思議ふしぎなことに家中いえじゅうの電灯でんとうがついていた。

   Strange to say, all the lights in the house were on, though no one was at home.

2. しかもやたらと散歩好きで、真冬だというのに、こうして一日二回の散歩は欠かさずに要求してくる。

   Moreover, she liked walks so much that even in the middle of winter she would come like this to ask to go out twice a day without fail.

3. 日曜日だというのに、彼は働いている。

   Despite it being Sunday, he is working.

4. 夜中だというのに、外がうるさい。

   Even though it's the middle of the night, it's noisy outside.