たとえ
たとえ
adverb
even if, even though
1.
even if, even though, no matter
Used to introduce a hypothetical or concessive condition, emphasizing that the outcome won't change regardless of the condition.
たとえ雨が降っても、行きます。
Even if it rains, I will go.
たとえ〜ても pattern
たとえ失敗しても、諦めない。
Even if I fail, I won't give up.
たとえ時間がかかっても、やり遂げる。
No matter how long it takes, I will accomplish it.
たとえ遠くても、会いに行く。
Even if it's far, I'll go to see you.
たとえ周りの人に反対されても、自分の夢を追いかけたい。
Even if the people around me are against it, I want to pursue my dream.
GRAMMAR PATTERNS:
- たとえ〜ても: Even if ~ (with te-form + も)
- たとえ〜でも: Even if ~ (with noun/na-adjective + でも)
- たとえ〜としても: Even assuming that ~
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- たとえ: Even if (emphasizes hypothetical)
- もし: If (neutral conditional)
- 仮に: Supposing, even if (more formal)
NOTE: たとえ is typically paired with 〜ても/〜でも to form the complete pattern. Using たとえ emphasizes the speaker's determination or that the condition doesn't matter.
Related Words
Contrast:
もし (if (neutral))