even if ~, even as ~

Intermediate

20-30 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Hypothetical concession - even in that case, the result is same.

[Plain form] + としても

失敗したとしても、諦めない。

Shippai shita to shite mo, akiramenai.

Even if I fail, I won't give up.

彼が反対したとしても、私はやります。

Kare ga hantai shita to shite mo, watashi wa yarimasu.

Even if he opposes, I will do it.

Stronger hypothetical than ～ても.

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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