〜のに

Formationplain form + のに

のに marks a contrast that surprises or annoys the speaker, which is what separates it from a plain but. I studied hard, and still failed. Left at the end of a sentence it turns into a complaint or a regret all on its own.

Examples

〜のに is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. それならそうと言いってくれればいいのに。

   You should've said so earlier.

2. そのテレビ番組ばんぐみを見みるべきだったのに。

   You should have seen the program on TV.

3. 彼かれの手紙てがみに返信へんしんを出だすべきだったのに。

   You should have replied to his letter.

4. 招待しょうたいを受理じゅりしたのに、彼かれは来こなかった。

   Having accepted the invitation, he failed to show up.

5. 車くるまを買かうのにお金かねを借かりなければならなかった。

   I had to borrow money to purchase the car.