Word details

たとえ

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

Dictionary

Entry

たとえ仮令縦え縦令たとい (仮令/縦令)AdverbUsually kanaFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

仮

sham, temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal

6 strokesFrequency 1,039JLPT N2Grade 5

On

カケ

Kun

かりかり-
令

orders, laws, command, decree, good

5 strokesFrequency 804JLPT N2Grade 4

On

レイ

Nanori

のりりょうれ
縦

vertical, length, height, self-indulgent, wayward

16 strokesFrequency 1,258JLPT N1Grade 6

On

ジュウ

Kun

たて

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