～のに JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-casual + のに, い-Adjective + のに, な-Adjective + なのに, Noun + なのに

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

• 遅刻したのに、先生は怒らなかった。

  Even though I was late, the teacher didn't get angry.

  Chikoku shita no ni, sensei wa okoranakatta.

• 彼は疲れているのに、まだ働いています。

  Despite being tired, he is still working.

  Kare wa tsukarete iru no ni, mada hataraite imasu.

• 勉強するのに静かな場所が必要です。

  In order to study, I need a quiet place.

  Benkyou suru no ni, shizukana basho ga hitsuyou desu.

• 健康のために毎日運動するのに、うちでヨガをしている。

  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.