もし~ても JLPT N3 Neutral
moshi ~ temo
Express a hypothetical situation or assumption with the nuance of 'even if'.
Pairs もし with ても - a plain hypothetical "even if".
Formation
もし + Verb-て form + も / もし + い-Adjective(く) + ても / もし + な-Adjective/Noun + でも
Explanation
The もし~ても grammar point is used to describe a situation in which even if the stated condition is true, the result or decision does not change. It can be translated as 'even if', 'no matter if', or 'suppose ~'.
Example sentences
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Even if it rains, we will go on a picnic.
Moshi ame ga futtemo, pikunikku ni ikimasu.
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Even if he apologizes, I will still be angry.
Moshi kare ga ayamattemo, mada okotteiru deshou.
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Even if I pass the exam, I will still continue studying.
Moshi shiken ni goukaku shitemo, mada benkyou wo tsuzukemasu.
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Even if she comes late, I will wait.
Moshi kanojo ga osoku kite mo, matteimasu.
Even If (Hypothetical Concession)
- ~たとえ~ても JLPT N3
- どんなに~ても JLPT N3
- ~にしても JLPT N3
- ~としたところで JLPT N1
- Verb ないまでも JLPT N1