～としたところで JLPT N1 Very formal / literary
〜to shita tokoro de
Means 'even if' or 'even assuming'; emphasizes that the outcome won’t change.
Formal, literary - "even granting X, the outcome wouldn't change".
Formation
Verb-casual + としたところで / い-Adjective + としたところで / な-Adjective + だとしたところで / Noun + だとしたところで
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.
Example sentences
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Even if he comes, nothing will probably change.
Kare ga kuru to shita tokoro de, nani mo kawaranai darou.
美味しいお菓子を作るとしたところで、それが売れる保証はない。
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.
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Even if I call her, she might not pick up.
Denwa o kakeru to shita tokoro de, kanojo ga deru to wa kagiranai.
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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 JLPT N3
- どんなに～ても JLPT N3
- ～にしても JLPT N3
- もし～ても JLPT N3
- Verb ないまでも JLPT N1