JLPT N3 Intermediate
とも
Means ‘both’ or ‘all’ when inclusive, or ‘even if’ and ‘no matter’ in conditional statements.
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1 Particle (Suffix)
Both" / "All"
Suffixes a counter or group noun to explicitly include every member of that set in the statement.
Example
私 の 子供 たち は 三人 とも サッカー が 好き です 。
All three of my children like soccer.
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2 Particle
At the..." (With Adverbs)
Establishes a minimum or maximum limit when attached to the adverbial form of specific adjectives.
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3 Particle
No matter..." / "Even if..."
Creates a concessive condition indicating that a result remains unchanged regardless of the hypothetical situation.
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4 Particle
Without even doing...
Connects to the archaic negative form of verbs to express that an action is unnecessary to achieve a result.
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5 Particle
Of course!" / "Certainly!"
Functions as a sentence-final particle to express strong affirmation, assurance, or agreement.
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