~としても JLPT N2
〜to shite mo
Even if, despite, although
Formation
Verb-casual + としても, い-Adjective + としても, な-Adjective + だとしても, Noun + だとしても
Explanation
The ~としても grammar point is used to say ‘even if...’ or ‘even assuming that...’, often followed by a conclusion or stance. It’s similar to ~ても, but puts more emphasis on the hypothetical assumption or viewpoint.
Example sentences
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Even if it rains, we won't cancel the race.
Ame ga furu to shite mo, rēsu wa chūshi shimasen.
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Even if this cake isn't delicious, I plan on eating it.
Kono kēki ga oishikunai to shite mo, watashi wa taberu tsumori desu.
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Even if she is late, we will keep waiting.
Kanojo ga chikoku suru to shite mo, watashitachi wa machitsuzukemasu.
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Even if I'm busy, I want to keep my promise to my friend.
Isogashii da to shite mo, tomodachi to no yakusoku wa mamoritai.