たとえ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word たとえ
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
仮
6 strokes
Frequency: 1039
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
sham
temporary
interim
assumed (name)
informal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かり
かり-
令
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
れ
縦
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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