JLPT N3 Neutral

〜ni shitemo

Expresses 'even if', 'no matter', 'regardless of'.

"Even granting/regardless of" - softer, more conversational than たとえ~ても.

Formation

Explanation

The ~にしても grammar point is used to express that even if a certain condition is true or a certain situation occurs, the outcome will not change. It can be translated as 'even if', 'no matter', or 'regardless of' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Example sentences

  • Even if it rains, I have to go to school.

    Ame ga furu ni shitemo, gakkou e ikanakereba narimasen.

  • Even if she is angry, we can't avoid talking.

    Kanojo ga okotte iru ni shitemo, hanashiai wa sakerarenai.

  • Even if this restaurant is expensive, I recommend it because the quality of the food is good.

    Kono resutoran ga takai ni shitemo, ryouri no shitsu ga yokute osusume desu.

  • Even if he is famous, it's rude to talk about his private life.

    Kare ga yuumei da ni shitemo, kare no shiseikatsu ni tsuite hanasu no wa shitsurei da.

Even If (Hypothetical Concession)