てでも【～てでも】

even if i have to, by all means, by any or all means, no matter what

AI-generated

Structure

[verb て-form] + でも

Description

てでも means "even if I have to": the て-form of a verb plus でも names a drastic step you are ready to take to reach a goal. The second half says what you want, intend or must do – usually with たい, a volitional form, つもり or なければならない.

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I want to study abroad, even if I have to borrow money.

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I'll finish this report, even if I have to stay up all night.

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I want to protect her, even if I have to lie.

てでも or ても

is "even if" about any condition, including weather and luck. てでも is only for a step the subject chooses to take, so the verb is something a person does on purpose.

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I'll go even if it rains.

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I'll get there even if I have to swim.

× 雨が降ってでも行きます → 雨が降っても行きます

Set phrases

A few fixed forms mean "by any means": なん何としてでも, どんなて手をつかって使ってでもand なん何をしてでも.

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I want to win this match, whatever it takes.

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I'll get the money back by any means necessary.

Examples

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I want to buy this house, even if I have to go into debt.

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I'll help my friend, even if I have to lie.

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I'll finish it by tomorrow, even if I have to stay up all night.

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I intend to get to the venue, even if I have to walk.

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I want to seize this opportunity, even if I have to push myself.

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I want to make my dream come true, no matter what I have to sacrifice.

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I want him to come back, even if I have to bow and beg.

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I want to invest in my child's education, even if I have to cut into my own time.

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I'll compete in the match, even if I have to crawl there.

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There's something I want to do, even if it means quitting my job.

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I had to get food, even if it meant stealing.

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I'll complete this project, even if I have to give up my days off.

References

てでもBunpro

てたまらない

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