譲If and when
Even if
Add も to a て form, and it means “even if”. The result goes against what you'd expect.
Forms
て form + も
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Verb | 行っても |
| い adjective | 高くても |
| な adjective | 静かでも |
| Noun | 学生でも |
| Negative | 行かなくても |
In use
Even if
I'll go even if it snows.
Even when I take medicine, I don't get better.
I'll buy it even if it's expensive.
Even though he's a student, he has a job.
With question words
It doesn't matter…
| Form | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 何を見ても | no matter what you see |
| だれに聞いても | no matter who you ask |
| どこに行っても | no matter where you go |
| いつ来ても | no matter when you come |
| どんなに読んでも | no matter how much you read |
With question words
No matter what
It's crowded no matter where you go.
Whatever you wear suits you.
No matter how much I study, I can't remember it.
In casual speech
~たって
Even if you run now, you won't make it.
Past form + って. Spoken only and more emotional.
No matter how expensive it is, I'll buy it.
い adjectives: くたって.
Even if, or even though?
~ても vs. ~のに
I'll go even if it snows.
Might not be raining.
I'm going even though it's raining.
It's definitely raining.
Check yourself
How does it turn out?
Your turn
ても or たら?
Say it yourself
Determined
A friend warns that tomorrow's hike will be cold and rainy. Tell them you'll go even if it rains. Then add that no matter what you drink there, it always tastes great.
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