のに
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word のに
Freq #93
1
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although; despite; even though; and yet
Examples
小さいおうちはみすぼらしく見えるようになってしまいました・・・まだまだもとの通りしっかりとしているのに。
The small house had come to look shabby, though it was just as good as ever underneath.
2
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whereas; while
3
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if only; I wish
Examples
若かったらよかったのに。
If only I was younger.
4
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in order to
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