のに (Despite)

Despite, Although, Even though

JLPT N4
Pattern

Plain form + のに

How it works

のに means “even though”, and shows surprise, regret or dissatisfaction that the result goes against expectations. After nouns and な-adjectives, use なのに.

Examples

  • たくさん べんきょうしたのに、テストが できなかった。Even though I studied a lot, I did badly on the test.
  • 日曜日なのに、会社へ 行きました。Even though it was Sunday, I went to the office.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N4 · Lesson 2

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