～のに
〜no ni
JLPT N4 Neutral
Formation
Verb-casual + のに, い-Adjective + のに, な-Adjective + なのに, Noun + なのに
Used to express contrast between expectation and reality, or to indicate a purpose for doing something
When to use
'Even though', with disappointment or complaint (勉強したのに落ちた).
Explanation
The ～のに grammar point has two main usages. The first is to express contrast between an expectation and reality, with translations like 'even though', 'despite' or 'in spite of' in English. The second is to indicate a purpose for doing something, translated as 'in order to' or 'for the purpose of'. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.
Example sentences
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Even though I was late, the teacher didn't get angry.
Chikoku shita no ni, sensei wa okoranakatta.
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Despite being tired, he is still working.
Kare wa tsukarete iru no ni, mada hataraite imasu.
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In order to study, I need a quiet place.
Benkyou suru no ni, shizukana basho ga hitsuyou desu.
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In order to exercise for my health every day, I do yoga at home.
Kenkou no tame ni mainichi undou suru no ni, uchi de yoga wo shite iru.
Concession (Even Though / Although / Despite)
- ～ても/でも〜te mo/demoN4Expresses 'even if' or 'even though'; used to convey…
- ～といっても〜to ittemoN3Express the meaning 'even though', 'although', 'but'.
- ～ところが〜tokoro gaN3Expresses a contrast or unexpected outcome; 'however'…
- A。それなのに B。~sorenanoniN2Express contrast or a contradiction between two situations…
- ～くせに〜kuse niN3Used to express criticism or disapproval; 'even though'…
- ～わりには〜wari ni waN3Expresses contrast between expectation and reality…
- ～にもかかわらず〜ni mo kakawarazuN2Expresses 'despite', 'in spite of' or 'even though'.
- ～ながらも〜nagara moN1Means 'even though' or 'despite'.
- Noun にしてNoun ni shiteN1Expresses the idea 'even for', 'even though', or 'in spite…
- ～とはいえ～to wa ieN1Even though; although; but
- ～といえども〜to iedomoN1Even if it is said that; Even though; Although.
- ～に反して〜ni hanshiteN2Contrary to, against, in spite of
- ～ことは…が～koto wa... gaN3Indicates that while something may be true or valid, there…
- ～かと思いきや〜ka to omoikiyaN1Expressing unexpected outcomes; 'just when I thought...'…
Corpus examples (60)
話すのを止めるようにお願いしたのに、あの人たち、ずっと話してたわ。
They kept talking even though I asked them to stop.
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Don't hesitate to ask for information.
学際的研究を促進するのにカリキュラム改革が不可欠であることは明らかである。
It should be clear that the curriculum reform is mandatory in order to enhance interdisciplinary research.
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She said she would arrive in 5 more minutes, but she still hasn't come.
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If I had known about the plan, I could have helped him.
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You should have gone on singing.
パーティー来ればよかったのに。
You should've come to the party.
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The parents succeeded in calming him down.
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He came to school even though he was unwell.
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It took me three weeks to get over the flu.
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It's warm enough to swim.
彼がシュレーディンガー方程式を電卓で解くのに何分かかるのだろう。
I wonder how long would it take him to solve Schrodinger's equation using his calculator.
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Her mother was busy cooking the dinner.
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The word processor is easy for us to use.
ファーストキスは、もっとロマンチックなの想像してたのに。
I imagined my first kiss would be more romantic.
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It is strange that he is not here. He always comes at this time.
試験はもうすぐだというのに、彼は勉強をやり終えることができなかった。
He could not get through his work, though the examination was near.
コンピューターが使えたらもっとお金をもらえるかもしれないのに。
They might pay me more if I could use a computer.
10時の約束なのに、未だに何の連絡もないのはおかしいな。どこかで事故にでも遭ったんじゃないだろうか。
We had arranged to meet at 10, but, even now, I have had any contact from them at all. You don't think they got into an accident somewhere or something?
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I noticed that he had stopped.
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We spent a lot of time looking for a parking lot.
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I am used to sitting up late at night.
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The water is not fit to drink.
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You will wish you had a house of your own.
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I struggled to get out of the subway.