A。それでも B。
~sore demo
JLPT N2 Neutral
Formation
A (situation) + 。それでも + B (action or thought)
Expresses 'even so', 'nevertheless', 'still', or 'but'; used to contrast two statements.
When to use
Stronger than a plain "but" - "even so/nevertheless"; used when the second clause defies what the first would lead you to expect.
Explanation
The A。それでも B。grammar point is used to show a contrast between two statements. The first statement (A) presents a situation, and the second statement (B) presents an action or thought that might be unexpected or contrary to the initial situation. It can be translated as 'even so', 'nevertheless', 'still', or 'but' in English.
Example sentences
今日は日曜日です。それでも、仕事に行かなければなりません。
Today is Sunday. Nevertheless, I have to go to work.
Kyou wa nichiyoubi desu. Sore demo, shigoto ni ikanakereba narimasen.
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He is young. Even so, he has a lot of experience.
Kare wa wakai desu. Sore demo, keiken ga houfu desu.
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It's raining. Still, I want to go for a walk.
Ame ga futteimasu. Sore demo, sanpo ni ikitai desu.
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The exam results were bad. But I won't give up.
Shiken no kekka ga warukatta desu. Sore demo, akiramenai.
Contradiction (But / However)
- A。でも、~B。A. Demo, ~BN5Used to express contrast between two statements; 'A, but…
- ~けど、~〜kedo、~N5Used to connect two clauses; 'but', 'however', 'although'
- だけどdakedoN3Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however'…
- ~けれど、~〜keredo、~N5Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however'…
- ~が〜gaN5Particle indicating the subject of a sentence or…
- A。だが B。~dagaN2Expresses contrasting ideas or statements; 'but', 'however'.
- A。ただB。~tadaN2Express contrast between two situations; 'although'…
- A。もっとも B。Motto mo ~N2Express contrasting opinions or facts; 'although', 'but'…
- A。しかし、~B。A. Shikashi, ~B.N5Expresses contrast or contradiction between two clauses…
- A。ただしB。A. Tadashi BN2Adding a condition or exception to a statement; 'however'…
- ~ものの、~〜mono no、~N2Indicates contrast or contradiction between two clauses…
- A。けれども、~B。A. Keredomo,~ B.N5Used to express a contrast between two statements. It can…
Corpus examples (60)
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He is rude, but I love him all the same.
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He did his best and still had poor marks.
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Admitting what you say, I still think you are in the wrong.
あなたは橋は安全だというが、それでも私は気をつけることにする。
You say the bridge is safe; I will take care all the same.
バークさんと一日中一緒に仕事をしてそれでも癇癪を起こさなかったら、あなたが言うことを信じるわ。
If you see the day through with Mr Bark without losing your temper, I'll believe you.
一生懸命やったのはわかるが、それでも君の報告書は満足できるものではない。
I know you worked very hard on it, but still I'm not satisfied with your report.
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Supposing it rains tomorrow, will you still go on a picnic?
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We thought it would rain; nevertheless, we started on our trip.
雨が激しく降っていますそれでも私は行かなければならない。
It's raining hard and yet I must go.
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I think English is hard, but it's worth learning.
おじは去年教職を退いたが、それでも何とか大学での地位にしがみつこうとした。
My uncle retired from teaching last year, but he still managed to hang onto a position at the university.
キング牧師の家は爆弾で破壊された。しかし、それでもなお、バスは空っぽのまま走り続けた。
Rev. King's house was destroyed by a bomb. But still, the buses went on empty.
満開をチョイ過ぎた感はありましたが、それでも、美しい桜を満喫してきました。
They seem a little past their peak, but even so we enjoyed the beautiful cherry blossoms.
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She has a lot of faults; even so, she is liked by everybody.
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Everyone opposed it, but they got married all the same.
今の太陽の活動は低調ですが、それでも時々大きな黒点が現れます。
The sun is currently in a period of low activity but even so large sunspots occasionally appear.
できるだけ速く走ったけれども、それでも彼女はバスに間に合わなかった。
Running as fast as she could, she still failed to catch the bus.
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The train was late, but I still got to work on time.
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He took great care, yet he made a mistake.
ここもダメか……そんな顔になりながら、少年がそれでも一縷の望みで俺達の顔を見上げている。
The boy's expression showed his disappointment, but even so he looked up at our faces with a glimmer of hope.
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It sounds strange, but it is true none the less.
彼女は、夫からの便りは全然なかったが、それでもなお希望を持ち続けた。
She went on hoping nonetheless because there was no news from her husband.
彼はとても人なつっこく見えるが、それでも私は彼を疑い続ける。
He looks very friendly, but I suspect him all the same.
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Admitting what you say, I still think I am right.
彼の行為に弁解の余地があるとは思えないが、それでも彼の言い分に耳を傾けるべきだ。
I don't think there is any excuse for his behavior. At the same time, we should listen to what he has to say.