〜たとえ〜ても even if, no matter
Core meaning - even if, no matter
Form - たとえ + Noun + でも; たとえ + Verb (て-form) + も
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
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Pattern scope
- Use this pattern as a grammar frame: たとえ + Noun + でも; たとえ + Verb (て-form) + も.
Do not overextend meaning
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- Prefer natural context, and avoid translating word-by-word from English.
Even if it rains, I will go.
In everyday context, Even if it rains, I will go.
In real communication, Even if it rains, I will go.
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