〜たとえ〜ても
even if ~
Show what happens when a condition is met.
Remember it
Think “if this, then that” and bridge them with 〜たとえ〜ても.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜たとえ〜ても」 means "even if ~". Structure: たとえ + Verb te-form + も. 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.
When to use it
Keep the condition and its result clear; the order matters more than a literal translation.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1たとえ利用が失敗しても、学びがあります。
たとえ りよう が しっぱい して も、まなび が あります。
tatoe riyou ga shippai shite mo, manabi ga arimasu.
Even if the use fails, there is learning.
Everyday life
Example 2たとえ指導が失敗しても、学びがあります。
たとえ しどう が しっぱい して も、まなび が あります。
tatoe shidou ga shippai shite mo, manabi ga arimasu.
Even if the guidance fails, there is learning.
Everyday life
Example 3たとえ記録が失敗しても、学びがあります。
たとえ きろく が しっぱい して も、まなび が あります。
tatoe kiroku ga shippai shite mo, manabi ga arimasu.
Even if the record fails, there is learning.
Everyday life
Example 4たとえ配送が失敗しても、学びがあります。
たとえ はいそう が しっぱい して も、まなび が あります。
tatoe haisou ga shippai shite mo, manabi ga arimasu.
Even if the shipping fails, there is learning.
Everyday life
Example 5たとえ通訳が失敗しても、学びがあります。
たとえ つうやく が しっぱい して も、まなび が あります。
tatoe tsuuyaku ga shippai shite mo, manabi ga arimasu.
Even if the interpretation fails, there is learning.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Even if the use fails, there is learning.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜たとえ〜ても.
Remember tomorrow
Save this pattern as a flashcard
Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.