〜ても

Formationて form + も

ても concedes the first clause and then goes against it: even if it rains, we are going. It is the same shape as the permission pattern てもいい, so watch what follows the も. With question words it produces phrases like 何をしても, whatever you do.

Examples

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

1. かりに雨あめが降ふっても私わたしは行いくつもりです。

   Although it was raining, I had to go out.

2. いくらお礼れいを言いっても言いい切きれない。

   I can't thank you enough.

3. ステレオをかけても構かまわないかい。

   Can I play the stereo?

4. 彼かれはいつも何なにをするにしてもゆっくりやる。

   He always takes his time in everything he does.

5. 彼女かのじょは私わたしに会あっても知らん顔しらんかおをした。

   She refused to notice me.