What it means
ても expresses a condition that does not change the result. It can mean “even if” for a possible condition or “even though” for a known fact. It attaches to a verb in the て-form, an i-adjective in its く-form, or a noun or na-adjective followed by でも. The main clause can be familiar or polite independently of this grammar.
Usage note
Do not attach ても directly to a verb dictionary form or to the plain form of an i-adjective. For a noun or na-adjective, use でも, which can resemble the separate particle combination で + も.
How to use it
休日でも、店は営業しています。
Even on a holiday, the store is open.
静かでも、ここでは勉強できません。
Even if it is quiet, I cannot study here.
高くても、その靴を買います。
Even if those shoes are expensive, I will buy them.
雨が降っても、試合は続きます。
Even if it rains, the game will continue.
休日でも、店は営業している。
Even on a holiday, the store is open.
静かでも、ここでは勉強できない。
Even if it is quiet, I cannot study here.
高くても、その靴を買う。
Even if those shoes are expensive, I will buy them.
雨が降っても、試合は続く。
Even if it rains, the game will continue.
Example sentences
雨が降っても、試合は予定どおり行われます。
Even if it rains, the game will be held as scheduled.
忙しくても、毎晩本を少し読みます。
Even if I am busy, I read a little every night.
薬を飲んでも、熱は下がりませんでした。
Even though I took medicine, my fever did not go down.
休日