JLPT N3 Intermediate
にしても
Even if, granted that, or regardless of whether.
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1 Grammar Pattern
Even if" / "Granted that...
Acknowledges a valid reason or circumstance while emphasizing that the resulting degree or situation is still excessive or unacceptable.
Example
それ が 冗談 だ にしても 、 言っ て いい こと と 悪い こと が ある 。
Granted that it's a joke, there are still things you should and shouldn't say.
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2 Grammar Pattern
Whether... or...
Connects two contrasting or similar options to assert that the outcome or rule remains unchanged regardless of the choice.
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3 Grammar Pattern
No matter (what, who, etc.)
Combines with interrogatives to indicate that a statement holds true under any circumstance, location, or condition.
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4 Grammar Pattern
Even for...
Highlights a specific person or entity to indicate that a condition applies even to them, often contrary to expectation.
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