just because, even though

Intermediate

20-25 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates that a reason alone is not sufficient justification.

[Noun/Verb/Adj plain] + からといって

安いからといって、買いすぎてはいけない。

Yasui kara to itte, kaisugite wa ikenai.

Just because it is cheap, you should not buy too much.

日本人だからといって、みんな寿司が好きとは限らない。

Nihonjin da kara to itte, minna sushi ga suki to wa kagiranai.

Just because someone is Japanese does not mean they all like sushi.

Usually followed by negative statement or warning.

～といっても

although I say, even though I say, that said

～どころか

far from, let alone, not only... but

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Often used to counter assumptions or stereotypes.

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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