however (much), no matter how
This formation is used to express 'no matter how much' or 'no matter how' an action is done or a state is true.
Verb て form + も
Used with action verbs to show that regardless of how much the action is performed, the result does not change.
No matter how much I read, I do not understand.
い-Adjective くて + も
Used with い-Adjectives to state that no matter how high the degree of the adjective is, it does not affect the outcome.
No matter how cheap it is, I will not buy it.
な-Adjective で + も
Used with な-Adjectives to indicate that no matter how much the described state applies, the result is the same.
No matter how convenient it is, I will not use it.
Notice that this grammar point pairs the question word for quantity with the concessive ても or でも form. It focuses on volume, degree, or extent rather than specific countable numbers.
This expresses that 'any amount is fine' or indicates the existence of an enormous amount of something. It implies 'as much as one likes' or 'limitlessly'.
Often paired with adjectives like いい to show that any quantity is acceptable.
時間は
Any amount of time is fine.
Often used with verbs of existence to show a limitless supply, or potential verbs to show one can do an action as much as desired.
水は
There is an enormous amount of water.
ケーキは
I can eat as much cake as I want.
When used with verbs, it frequently pairs with the potential form to emphasize limitless ability or permission.
When paired with a negative verb, this phrase means 'not much' or 'hardly any'. It indicates that the amount of the action or item is very small.
Combines the quantity word with the particle も and a negative verb to emphasize the lack of quantity.
今日は
I have not walked much today.
お茶は
There is not much tea left.
This construction must always be followed by a negative verb. It functions similarly to other negative expressions like あまり, but focuses specifically on a lack of volume or quantity.