GRAMMAR DETAIL
ても
Follows the connective form of a verb or adjective to show that the following result remains true despite the preceding circumstance.
Examples
雨が降っても午後の試合は予定どおり行われる。
Even if it rains, the afternoon game will be held as scheduled.
Words used
少し遠くても、その店まで歩いて行く。
Even if it is a little far, I will walk to that store.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The connective form of a verb, adjective, or similar predicate is followed by
も. - Basic usage:
雨が降っても午後の試合は予定どおり行われる。says that holding the game remains the outcome despite possible rain.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Connections by word class
- Verbs, adjectives, and nouns use different forms, as in
読んでも,遠くても,静かでも, and雨でも.
- Verbs, adjectives, and nouns use different forms, as in
- Hypotheses and events already experienced
何度読んでも分からないcan describe repeated attempts at reading. Do not translate everyてもas a hypothetical event that has not yet occurred.