〜のに Although / Despite
Core meaning - Although / Despite
Form - Na-adj/Noun + な + のに; Plain form + のに
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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のに = despite, even though (actual)
- 行ったのに会えなかった (I went but couldn't meet)
Also means "in order to" with noun
- 読むのに時間がかかる (takes time to read)
のに vs ても
- のに = actual situation
- ても = hypothetical
Although I studied, I failed the test.
Even though it was expensive, it broke quickly.
Despite promising, they did not come.
Even though I asked, they didnt help me.
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