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9.7 Even if

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Overview

~ても (and でも for nouns/な-adjectives) means "even if" or "even though" — it shows that the result stays the same regardless of the condition. It is used to express determination, resignation, or unchanging facts.

~ても is used to say that the result does not change, no matter what the condition is. It often means “even if” or “even though”.

  • Verb(~て)+ も
  • い-adjective(~くて)+ も
  • な-adjective + でも
  • Noun + でも

A ~ても B → Even if A happens, B remains the case.

Even if it’s expensive, I’ll buy it.

The speaker shows that A does not affect their decision or the outcome.

You have already seen ~てもいい for permission. This is a special, fixed use of ~ても.

The base logic is the same: even if you do it, it’s okay.

Common patterns

  • 何があっても — no matter what
  • どんなに~ても — no matter how
No matter what happens, I’ll protect it.
No matter how busy you are, please come.

Points to keep in mind

  • ~ても expresses “even if / even though”
  • Also forms the base of ~てもいい

Dialogue

Even if it rains, the match will continue. No matter how tired I am, I try to exercise every day. Even if it's expensive, I want to buy this bag. Even if I fail, I will try again. Even when I'm busy, I make sure to value time with my family. No matter what happens, I will support you. No matter how much I practice, I feel like I can never catch up to her. Even when it's cold, I never skip my morning jog. Even if the exam is difficult, please don't give up. Even children can enjoy this game. No matter how much I explain, they just don't understand. Whether it rains or shines, I wake up at the same time every morning.

Grammar

TitleDescription
~てもいい
~てもいい — a special fixed use of ~ても expressing permission ("even if you do it, it's okay")

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