What it means
どんなに introduces an extreme degree or amount and is commonly followed by ても or でも. The pattern means that the result remains unchanged regardless of how difficult, intense, or extensive something is. It can modify an adjective or a verb phrase, and the main clause often expresses a decision, limitation, or result that does not change.
Usage note
どんなに should not be confused with どんな + noun, which means “what kind of” or “which.” In this pattern, どんなに normally describes the degree of an adjective or verb action and is followed by ても or でも.
How to use it
どんなに静かでも、ここでは勉強できません。
No matter how quiet it is, I cannot study here.
どんなに難しくても、最後まで挑戦します。
No matter how difficult it is, I will keep trying until the end.
どんなに練習しても、試合では緊張します。
No matter how much I practice, I get nervous during the match.
どんなに静かでも、ここでは勉強できない。
No matter how quiet it is, I cannot study here.
どんなに難しくても、最後まで挑戦する。
No matter how difficult it is, I will keep trying until the end.
どんなに練習しても、試合では緊張する。
No matter how much I practice, I get nervous during the match.
Example sentences
どんなに便利でも、現金を少し持って出かけます。
No matter how convenient it is, I go out carrying a little cash.
どんなに疲れていても、毎晩子どもの宿題を確認します。
No matter how tired I am, I check my child's homework every night.
どんなに急いでも、安全確認をしてから出発します。
No matter how much I hurry, I will depart after checking safety.
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