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たとえ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word たとえ

仮令
縦え
縦令
とい (仮令/縦令)
Adverb
Usually kana
Freq #1015
1

Often paired with ても, でも, and とも

even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing; supposing that; -ever

Examples
たとえ雨が降っても、その試合は行われるだろう。
The game will be played even if it rains.

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 1039
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

sham
temporary
interim
assumed (name)
informal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かり
かり-
5 strokes
Frequency: 804
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

orders
laws
command
decree
good

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のり
りょう
16 strokes
Frequency: 1258
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

vertical
length
height
self-indulgent
wayward

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たて
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