ても

Meaning & usage

Even if; although | [x] is used when that which is expressed in the main clause is not what is expected from the content of the dependent ([x]) clause.

Even if; although, no matter | [x] is used when that which is expressed in the main clause is not what is expected from the content of the dependent ([x]) clause.

Example sentences 11

1. A:煙草を吸ってもいいですか。  B:はい、いいです。

   A: May I smoke?  B: Yes, you may.

2. どんなに丈夫でも体には気をつけた方がいい。

   No matter how healthy you are, you’d better take good care of yourself.

3. どんなに日本語が難しくてもやってみます。

   No matter how difficult Japanese may be, I will try it.

4. 中山さんは本を買っても読みません。

   Mr. Nakayama doesn't read books even if he buys them.

5. 井上いのうえさんが先輩でも僕ははっきり言うつもりだ。

   I intend to speak straightforwardly, even if Mr. Inoue is my senior.

6. 何を食べても美味しいです。

   No matter what I eat, it tastes good.

7. 僕がトムでも同じことをしただろう・でしょう。

   Even if I were Tom, I would probably have done the same thing.

8. 私は 四時間よじかん歩いても疲れなかった。

   I didn't get tired although I walked for four hours.

9. 私は寒くても出かけます。

   I'll go out even if it is cold.

10. 私は雨が降っても行く・行きます。

    I'll go there even if it rains.

11. 誰に聞いても分からなかった。

    No matter who I asked, I couldn't get the answer.