～ても
Even if something happens
You'll be able to say that a result stays the same despite a condition that might normally change it.
寒くても、芽衣は外で元気に遊びます。
samukutemo, mei wa soto de genki ni asobimasu.
What do you think this sentence means?
Even if it is cold, Mei plays energetically outside.
Keep the result despite a condition
～ても says the result holds even if or even though a condition is true. The condition might normally lead to a different outcome.
高くても、この本が欲しいです。
takakute mo, kono hon ga hoshii desu.
Even if it is expensive, I want this book.
Form and use ～ても
Negatives use なくても. The condition may be hypothetical or actual. Unlike a simple if-clause, it says the obstacle does not change the result.
高くても、この本が欲しいです。
takakute mo, kono hon ga hoshii desu.
Even if it is expensive, I want this book.
日曜日でも、働きます。
nichiyoubi demo, hatarakimasu.
I work even on Sundays.
予約しなくても、入れます。
yoyaku shinakute mo, hairemasu.
You can enter even without a reservation.
雨が降っても、試合はあります。
ame ga futte mo, shiai wa arimasu.
The match will go ahead even if it rains.
少し高くても、駅に近い部屋がいいです。
sukoshi takakute mo, eki ni chikai heya ga ii desu.
Even if it's a little expensive, I'd like an apartment near the station.
何度聞いても、分かりません。
nando kiite mo, wakarimasen.
No matter how many times I ask, I don't understand.
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