What it means
のに connects two clauses to show that the second situation is unexpected in light of the first. It means “despite,” “although,” or “even though,” and often expresses surprise, disappointment, criticism, or a result that does not match what was expected. The clause before のに uses the plain form. With a noun or a な-adjective, な comes before のに.
Usage note
Do not confuse this のに with the purpose pattern meaning “for” or “in order to.” The purpose pattern generally follows a plain-form verb, as in “verb + のに,” and describes what something is used for or what is needed to achieve an action; it is not specifically defined by being followed by a tool or place noun.
How to use it
日曜日なのに、父は会社へ行きました。
Even though it was Sunday, my father went to the company.
静かなのに、図書館の中で大きな声が聞こえました。
Although it was quiet, a loud voice could be heard inside the library.
今日は寒いのに、姉は公園で走りました。
Although it is cold today, my older sister ran in the park.
雨が降っているのに、試合は始まりました。
Even though it was raining, the game started.
日曜日なのに、父は会社へ行った。
Even though it was Sunday, my father went to the company.
静かなのに、図書館の中で大きな声が聞こえた。
Although it was quiet, a loud voice could be heard inside the library.
今日は寒いのに、姉は公園で走った。
Although it is cold today, my older sister ran in the park.
雨が降っているのに、試合は始まった。
Even though it was raining, the game started.
Example sentences
今日は休日なのに、会社からメールが来ました。
Even though today is a holiday, an email came from the company.
薬を飲んだのに、まだ頭が痛いです。
Even though I took medicine, my head still hurts.
この靴は新しいのに、もう壊れてしまいました。
Even though these shoes are new, they have already broken.
朝早く起きたのに、