A。それでも B。 JLPT N2 Neutral
~sore demo
Expresses 'even so', 'nevertheless', 'still', or 'but'; used to contrast two statements.
Stronger than a plain "but" - "even so/nevertheless"; used when the second clause defies what the first would lead you to expect.
Formation
A (situation) + 。それでも + B (action or thought)
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.