~にしても
〜ni shitemo
JLPT N3 Neutral
Formation
Verb-casual + にしても, い-Adjective + にしても, な-Adjective + だにしても, Noun + だにしても
Expresses 'even if', 'no matter', 'regardless of'.
When to use
"Even granting/regardless of" - softer, more conversational than たとえ~ても.
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
雨が降るにしても、学校へ行かなければなりません。
Even if it rains, I have to go to school.
Ame ga furu ni shitemo, gakkou e ikanakereba narimasen.
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Even if she is angry, we can't avoid talking.
Kanojo ga okotte iru ni shitemo, hanashiai wa sakerarenai.
このレストランが高いにしても、料理の質がよくておすすめです。
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.
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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)
- ~たとえ~ても〜tatoe〜temoN3Express a condition with 'even if'; 'no matter how'.
- どんなに~てもdonna ni ~ temoN3Expresses 'no matter how much' or 'even if'; emphasizes…
- もし~てもmoshi ~ temoN3Express a hypothetical situation or assumption with the…
- ~としたところで〜to shita tokoro deN1Means 'even if' or 'even assuming'; emphasizes that the…
- Verb ないまでもVerb nai made moN1'Even if not to the extent of...', 'although not…
- ~としても〜to shite moN2Even if, despite, although
Corpus examples (37)
私はお金を全部ではないにしても、新車を買うために3分の2以上は使ってしまった。
I have spent more than two-thirds, if not all, of the money for a new car.
これは最良の本ではないにしても、そうした本の一冊だということです。
They say this is one of the best books, if not the best.
あなたのおっしゃることは認めるにしても、私はやはりあなたが悪いと思います。
Even given what you say, I still think you are to blame.
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There is little, if any, difference between the two.
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He seldom, if ever, goes to the movies.
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There are few, if any, mistakes in his English.
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Errors are few, if any, in his English composition.
昔は、書物の価値は同じ重さの金とまでは行かないにしても、銀ぐらいの価値があった。
Formerly, a book was worth its weight in silver, if not in gold.
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There is little, if any, hope that Tom will win the election.
全部でないにしてもほとんどの場合、彼が会社の重要決定をしている。
He makes most, if not all, of the important decisions for his company.
この問題を解くことは、たとえ不可能ではないにしても、むずかしいことだ。
It is difficult, if not impossible, to solve this problem.
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There is little, if any, hope of his recovery.
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There is little, if any, hope of his recovery.
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There is little, if any, hope of his recovery.
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There is little if any hope for his recovery.
日が暮れてから彼女が外出する事はたとえあるにしても極めてまれだ。
She seldom, if ever, goes out after dark.
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She seldom, if ever, goes out after dark.
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Whatever language you study, you cannot do without a dictionary.
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My brother seldom, if ever, goes to church.
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There are few, if any, supporters of the plan.
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Whatever faults he may have, meanness is not one of them.
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There are few, if any, errors in your composition.
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It is difficult, if not impossible, to persuade him.
どちらの道路を通るにしても、車やトラックで混雑するでしょう。
Whichever highway you decide on, it will be crowded with cars and trucks.
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No matter what Tom does, he does it well.