～としたところで

When to use

Formal, literary - "even granting X, the outcome wouldn't change".

Explanation

The ～としたところで grammar point means 'even if' or 'even assuming that ~.' It highlights that even if the stated condition were met, the result would not significantly change. Often used to convey a sense of futility or skepticism in hypothetical statements.

• 彼かれが来くるとしたところで、何なにも変かわらないだろう。

  Even if he comes, nothing will probably change.

  Kare ga kuru to shita tokoro de, nani mo kawaranai darou.

• 美味おいしいお菓子かしを作つくるとしたところで、それが売うれる保証ほしょうはない。

  Even if we make delicious sweets, there's no guarantee they’ll sell.

  Oishii okashi o tsukuru to shita tokoro de, sore ga ureru hoshou wa nai.

• 電話でんわをかけるとしたところで、彼女かのじょが出でるとは限かぎらない。

  Even if I call her, she might not pick up.

  Denwa o kakeru to shita tokoro de, kanojo ga deru to wa kagiranai.

• 最高さいこうの材料ざいりょうを使つかうとしたところで、美味おいしくなるとは限かぎらない。

  Even if you use the best ingredients, it might not turn out delicious.

  Saikou no zairyou o tsukau to shita tokoro de, oishiku naru to wa kagiranai.

Even If (Hypothetical Concession)

• ～たとえ～ても〜tatoe〜temoN3Express a condition with 'even if'; 'no matter how'.
• どんなに～てもdonna ni ~ temoN3Expresses 'no matter how much' or 'even if'; emphasizes…
• ～にしても〜ni shitemoN3Expresses 'even if', 'no matter', 'regardless of'.
• もし～てもmoshi ~ temoN3Express a hypothetical situation or assumption with the…
• Verb ないまでもVerb nai made moN1'Even if not to the extent of...', 'although not…
• ～としても〜to shite moN2Even if, despite, although

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