どんなに~ても JLPT N3 Neutral
donna ni ~ temo
Expresses 'no matter how much' or 'even if'; emphasizes the degree of a situation.
"No matter how much" - emphasizes degree, not just possibility.
Formation
どんなに + Verb-てform + も, どんなに + い-Adjective-てform + も, どんなに + な-Adjective + でも
Explanation
The どんなに~ても grammar point is used to emphasize the degree of a situation or condition, often translated as 'no matter how much' or 'even if' in English. It can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, and な-adjectives.
Example sentences
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No matter how much I study, there are still things I don't understand.
Donna ni benkyou shite mo, mada wakaranai koto ga aru.
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No matter how fast I run, I can't beat him.
Donna ni hayaku hashitte mo, kare ni wa katemasen.
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No matter how tired I am, I can't go home until I finish my work.
Donna ni tsukarete mo, shigoto o owaraseru made kaeremasen.
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No matter how delicious it is, I can't eat any more.
Donna ni oishikute mo, kore ijou taberarenai.
Even If (Hypothetical Concession)
- ~たとえ~ても JLPT N3
- ~にしても JLPT N3
- もし~ても JLPT N3
- ~としたところで JLPT N1
- Verb ないまでも JLPT N1