〜のに: although / even though is a JLPT N3 grammar point. Contrast with a hint of surprise or complaint. Structure: [Verbe/Adj. neutre] + のに. This page explains the construction, gives Japanese examples with furigana readings, and links to related grammar points at this level.

〜のに: although / even though

Structure

[Verbe/Adj. neutre] + のに

Explanation

のに joins two clauses that clash: “even though A, B”. Unlike が or けど, it carries surprise, disappointment or complaint that B happened despite A.

Examples

Even though he promised, Tanaka didn't come.

Even though I ate a lot, I'm still hungry.

Quiz preview

  • のに ✓
  • ように
  • ために
  • ことに

~のに shows an unexpected contrast: “even though he promised, Tanaka didn’t come.”

  • のに ✓
  • ので
  • なら

のに marks an unexpected contrast: “even though this shop is expensive, it is always crowded”.

More N3 grammar points

〜はず: should / be expected to〜ば〜ほど: the more… the more〜ところ: about to / in the middle of / just didCausative: make / let someone do〜ようになる: change of state〜らしい: hearsay / typicalityPassive: to be done to〜ことになる/ことにする: decisions〜おかげで/〜せいで: thanks to / because of〜として: as / in the role of〜うちに: while / before it changes

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