「〜ても」Even If

Explanation

〜ても is a Japanese grammar point pronounced as "temo." It is used to indicate that even if a certain condition is met, the result remains unchanged. It essentially means "even if... still..." or "no matter... still..."

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb て-form + も	Verb て-form + も	Indicates that even if a certain condition is met, the result remains unchanged.
い-Adjective stem + くて + も	い-Adjective stem + くて + も	Indicates that even if a certain condition is met, the result remains unchanged.
な-Adjective stem + でも	な-Adjective stem + でも	Indicates that even if a certain condition is met, the result remains unchanged.
Noun + でも	Noun + でも	Indicates that even if a certain condition is met, the result remains unchanged.

Basic Usage

Verb Connection

• Verb て-form + も
• Example:
  • 雨が降っても学校に行きます。
  • Ame ga futte mo gakkou ni ikimasu.
  • Even if it rains, I will go to school.
    

い-Adjective Connection

• い-Adjective stem + くて + も
• Example:
  • 体調たいちょうが悪わるくても、仕事しごとに行いかなければならない。
  • Taichou ga warukute mo, shigoto ni ikanakereba naranai.
  • Even if I feel unwell, I must go to work.
    

Noun Connection

• Noun + でも
• Example:
  • 休やすみでも、勉強べんきょうしています。
  • Yasumi demo, benkyou shiteimasu.
  • Even on my day off, I am studying.
    

Deep Dive

The basic usage of 〜ても is to indicate that even if a certain condition occurs, the following action or state still holds true. In Japanese, it emphasizes the relationship between conditions and results. Using 〜ても conveys a sense of determination, showing that no matter how external conditions change, one's decision or behavior remains unaffected.

Real-Life Scenarios

Examples in Daily Conversations

• Example:
  • 子供こどもが勉強べんきょうしなくても、親おやが心配しんぱいしている。
  • Kodomo ga benkyou shinakute mo, oya ga shinpai shiteiru.
  • Even if the child doesn't study, the parents are worried.
    
  • たとえ忙いそがしくても、家族かぞくと過すごす時間じかんを大切たいせつにしたい。
  • Tatoe isogashikute mo, kazoku to sugosu jikan o taisetsu ni shitai.
  • Even if I'm busy, I want to cherish the time spent with my family.
    

Summary

〜ても is an important grammar point used to express that even if a certain condition is met, the result remains unchanged. It is widely applicable, covering different forms of verbs, adjectives, and nouns, and is used in both daily conversations and written language. By understanding 〜ても, you can more clearly express the relationship between conditions and results.