〜ても
even if ~
Show what happens when a condition is met.
Remember it
Think “if this, then that” and bridge them with 〜ても.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜ても」 means "even if ~". Structure: 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利用が難しくても、続けます。
りよう が むずかしくても、つづけます。
riyou ga muzukashikutemo, tsuzukemasu.
Even if the use is difficult, I will continue.
Everyday life
Example 2指導が難しくても、続けます。
しどう が むずかしくても、つづけます。
shidou ga muzukashikutemo, tsuzukemasu.
Even if the guidance is difficult, I will continue.
Everyday life
Example 3記録が難しくても、続けます。
きろく が むずかしくても、つづけます。
kiroku ga muzukashikutemo, tsuzukemasu.
Even if the record is difficult, I will continue.
Everyday life
Example 4配送が難しくても、続けます。
はいそう が むずかしくても、つづけます。
haisou ga muzukashikutemo, tsuzukemasu.
Even if the shipping is difficult, I will continue.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳が難しくても、続けます。
つうやく が むずかしくても、つづけます。
tsuuyaku ga muzukashikutemo, tsuzukemasu.
Even if the interpretation is difficult, I will continue.
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 is difficult, I will continue.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜ても.
Remember tomorrow
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Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.