それでも (But still)
But still, And yet, Even so, Nevertheless
JLPT N4
Pattern
Sentence A。それでも、Sentence B
How it works
それでも means “even so / nevertheless”: B happens despite A. It's stronger than でも.
Examples
- 雨が ふって いました。それでも、しあいは つづきました。It was raining. Even so, the match went on.
- 何度も 失敗した。それでも あきらめない。I've failed many times. Still, I won't give up.
Related grammar
- Question-phrase + かIncluding questions within sentences
- たらどうWhy don't you...?, What if you did...?
- それでBecause of that, So?, And then?, Therefore, With that
- とかんがえられているIs considered, Is thought of as
- それにAnd, Besides, Moreover, In addition
- とされているTo be considered, To be deemed, Be regarded as, Be accepted as, To be said, To be accredited with
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 10Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.