〜のに

N3

although ~

Structure

Plain + のに

Explanation

「〜のに」 means "although ~". Structure: Plain + のに. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

shuuri o junbi shita noni, tsukaimasen deshita.

Although I prepared the repair, we did not use it.

shiryou o junbi shita noni, tsukaimasen deshita.

Although I prepared the materials, we did not use it.

kikai o junbi shita noni, tsukaimasen deshita.

Although I prepared the machine, we did not use it.

zairyou o junbi shita noni, tsukaimasen deshita.

Although I prepared the ingredients, we did not use it.

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