〜ても（いい） - Expressing Opposition

Explanation

〜ても（いい） is used to express opposition to something, even when the premise indicates obstacles or unfavorable conditions.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb て-form + ても（いい）	Verb て-form + ても（いい）	Used to express the intention to do something despite unfavorable conditions.

Meaning

This structure literally means "even if... still..." and is primarily used to emphasize the speaker's decision to proceed with an action despite being aware of negative circumstances.

Examples

• 雨あめが降ふっても、サッカーさっかーをするつもりです。
• Ame ga futte mo, sakkaa o suru tsumori desu.
• Even if it rains, I plan to play soccer.
  

• 彼かれは疲つかれても、仕事しごとを続つづけます。
• Kare wa tsukarete mo, shigoto o tsuzukemasu.
• Even though he is tired, he continues to work.
  

• 痛いたくても、薬くすりを飲のみたくない。
• Itakute mo, kusuri o nomitakunai.
• Even if it hurts, I don’t want to take medicine.
  

Deep Dive

〜ても（いい） emphasizes that an action can continue despite unfavorable conditions. It is commonly used in everyday conversations to show the speaker's determination or persistence. For example:

• 風邪かぜでも、学校がっこうに行いきます。
• Kaze de mo, gakkou ni ikimasu.
• Even if I have a cold, I will go to school.
  

• 遅おそくても、今日きょう中に終おわらせます。
• Osokute mo, kyouju ni owarasemasu.
• Even if it’s late, I will finish it today.
  

Real-Life Scenarios

• Between friends:
  A：映画えいがを見みに行いこうか？
  B：雨あめが降ふっても、行いきたいです。
• A: Eiga o mi ni ikou ka?
  B: Ame ga futte mo, ikitai desu.
• A: Shall we go watch a movie?
  B: Even if it rains, I want to go.
  

• In a work setting:
  上司じょうし：この仕事しごと、今日きょうは無理むりしなくてもいいよ。
  部下ぶか：大丈夫だいじょうぶです。疲つかれても、終おわらせます。
• Joushi: Kono shigoto, kyou wa muri shinakute mo ii yo.
  Buka: Daijoubu desu. Tsukarete mo, owarasemasu.
• Boss: You don’t have to push yourself to finish this work today.
  Subordinate: It’s okay. Even if I’m tired, I’ll finish it.
  

Summary

〜ても（いい） is a common grammatical structure used to express opposition, particularly in situations where one insists on doing something despite unfavorable conditions.

 

 

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〜ても（いい） - Expressing Continuation of an Action Despite a Factor

Explanation

〜ても（いい） is used to express that an action can still be carried out even when considering a certain factor.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb て-form + でも（いい）	Verb て-form + でも（いい）	Indicates that an action can still proceed despite considering a certain factor.

Basic Usage

This expression is commonly used to describe situations where an action continues despite a certain factor being considered.

Examples

• 資金しきんのことを考かんがえても、工事こうじを進めすすめていく。
• Shikin no koto o kangaete mo, kouji o susumete iku.
• Even considering the financial situation, the construction will proceed.
  

• 彼かれが来ても、会議かいぎは続つづける。
• Kare ga kite mo, kaigi wa tsuzukeru.
• Even if he comes, the meeting will continue.
  

• 雨あめが降っても、サッカーさっかーの試合しあいは行おこなわれる。
• Ame ga futte mo, sakkaa no shiai wa okonawareru.
• Even if it rains, the soccer match will take place.
  

Deep Dive

The basic structure of 〜ても（いい） involves the て-form of a verb followed by 「も（いい）」，emphasizing that an action can still proceed despite a certain factor. This expression is very common in Japanese, especially when describing actions that continue under specific conditions.

Examples

• 彼かれが遅おくれても、会議かいぎは続つづける。
• Kare ga okurete mo, kaigi wa tsuzukeru.
• Even if he is late, the meeting will continue.
  

• 天気てんきが悪わるくても、旅行りょこうは行いく。
• Tenki ga warukute mo, ryokou wa iku.
• Even if the weather is bad, the trip will go on.
  

Comparison and Differences

• 〜ても（いい）: Emphasizes that an action can still proceed despite a certain factor or condition.
• 〜ながら: Emphasizes that two actions are happening simultaneously, with a certain relationship between the primary and secondary actions.

Example Comparison

• 音楽おんがくを聴ききながら、勉強べんきょうする。
• Ongaku o kikinagara, benkyou suru.
• I study while listening to music.
  

• 彼かれが来きても、会議かいぎは続つづける。
• Kare ga kite mo, kaigi wa tsuzukeru.
• Even if he comes, the meeting will continue.
  

Real-Life Scenarios

In everyday conversations and written language, 〜ても（いい） can describe many situations.

Scenario 1: Discussing Plans

• 田中たなか：資金しきんが足たりないかもしれないけど、プロジェクトぷろじぇくとは続行ぞっこうする？
• Tanaka: We might not have enough funds, but will the project continue?
  

• 鈴木すずき：はい、資金しきんのことを考かんがえても、続行ぞっこうします。
• Suzuki: Yes, even considering the financial situation, we will continue.
  

Scenario 2: Daily Conversation

• 母はは：雨あめが降ふっても、公園こうえんに行いく？
• Mother: Even if it rains, will you still go to the park?
  

• 子供こども：はい、雨あめが降ふっても、行いきます。
• Child: Yes, even if it rains, we will go.
  

Summary

〜ても（いい） is an important grammar point in Japanese, used to express that an action can still proceed despite a certain condition. By mastering this grammar, you can more accurately convey the intention to continue an action under specific circumstances.