What it means
たとえ〇〇ても means “even if” or “no matter what.” It presents a condition that does not change the result, often emphasizing that the condition is extreme, unlikely, or difficult. The result can be a decision, promise, plan, or statement of determination. With nouns and na-adjectives, the form is でも; with i-adjectives, it is くても; and with verbs, it follows the て-form.
Usage note
たとえ〇〇ても is stronger and more emphatic than ordinary 〇〇ても. The following clause normally expresses an unchanged result or firm attitude, rather than a simple possible consequence.
How to use it
たとえ休日でも、毎朝六時に起きます。
Even if it is a holiday, I get up at six every morning.
たとえ複雑でも、最後まで自分で説明します。
Even if it is complicated, I will explain it myself to the end.
たとえ遠くても、毎週その店へ通います。
Even if it is far away, I go to that store every week.
たとえ失敗しても、もう一度試します。
Even if I fail, I will try one more time.
たとえ休日でも、毎朝六時に起きる。
Even if it is a holiday, I get up at six every morning.
たとえ複雑でも、最後まで自分で説明する。
Even if it is complicated, I will explain it myself to the end.
たとえ遠くても、毎週その店へ通う。
Even if it is far away, I go to that store every week.
たとえ失敗しても、もう一度試す。
Even if I fail, I will try one more time.