それでも
The result remains true despite that
You'll be able to continue with a contrasting fact that holds even after the previous information.
外はとても寒いです。それでも、子供たちは公園へ行きます。
soto wa totemo samui desu. soredemo, kodomotachi wa kouen e ikimasu.
What do you think this sentence means?
It is very cold outside. Even so, the children go to the park.
Continue despite the preceding fact
それでも means even so or nevertheless. It acknowledges an obstacle or contrary fact and then gives an outcome that still holds.
難しいです。それでも、やってみます。
muzukashii desu. sore demo, yatte mimasu.
It is difficult. Even so, I will try.
Form and use それでも
Unlike それで, it does not present the second statement as the expected consequence. It can connect complete sentences and is useful for persistence or unexpected choices.
難しいです。それでも、やってみます。
muzukashii desu. sore demo, yatte mimasu.
It is difficult. Even so, I will try.
遠いです。それでも、行きたいです。
tooi desu. sore demo, ikitai desu.
It is far away. Even so, I want to go.
外は雨です。それでも、子どもたちは遊びに行きました。
soto wa ame desu. soredemo, kodomotachi wa asobi ni ikimashita.
It's raining outside. Even so, the children went out to play.
この仕事は大変です。それでも、私はこの仕事が好きです。
kono shigoto wa taihen desu. soredemo, watashi wa kono shigoto ga suki desu.
This job is hard. Even so, I like it.
祖父は足が悪いです。それでも、毎朝散歩をします。
sofu wa ashi ga warui desu. soredemo, maiasa sanpo o shimasu.
My grandfather has bad legs. Even so, he goes for a walk every morning.
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