What it means
たって expresses a concessive condition meaning “even if” or “even though.” It presents a condition that does not change the result or decision in the main clause. It is commonly used in familiar speech and is often more conversational than ても. The form can follow a verb in the た-form, an i-adjective in its く-form, or a noun or na-adjective with だ. In more polite or neutral writing, ても, くても, or でも is usually preferred.
Usage note
たって can also appear in other expressions with a different meaning, such as だって meaning “even” or “because.” In this lesson, it is the concessive ending attached to a preceding condition.
How to use it
初心者でも、毎日練習すれば大会に出られます。
Even if someone is a beginner, they can participate in the competition if they practice every day.
不便でも、ここで暮らしたいです。
Even if it is inconvenient, I want to live here.
遠くても、毎週この店に通います。
Even if it is far away, I go to this shop every week.
雨が降っても、試合は予定どおり始まります。
Even if it rains, the game will start as scheduled.
初心者だって、毎日練習すれば大会に出られる。
Even if someone is a beginner, they can participate in the competition if they practice every day.
不便だって、ここで暮らしたい。
Even if it is inconvenient, I want to live here.
遠くたって、毎週この店に通う。
Even if it is far away, I go to this shop every week.
雨が降ったって、試合は予定どおり始まる。
Even if it rains, the game will start as scheduled.
Example sentences
雨が降ったって、明日の遠足は予定どおり行います。
Even if it rains, tomorrow's field trip will take place as scheduled.
少し高くたって、この辞書は長く使えるので買います。
Even if it is a little expensive, I will buy this dictionary because I can use it for a long time.
休日だって、図書館で勉強