even if, even though
Verb て form +
This formation is used to express that a result occurs despite a certain condition being met, or that a situation remains unchanged even if something happens. It connects a dependent clause to a main clause to show an unexpected outcome.
Verb
The て form of the verb is followed by
雨が降っ
Even if it rains, I will go.
薬を飲ん
Even if I drink medicine, I don't get better.
When using verbs that end in ぶ, む, ぬ, or ぐ, the formation changes from
Adjective +
Used with adjectives to show that a quality or state does not prevent the outcome described in the main clause.
い-Adjective
Replace the final い with くて and add
高く
Even if it is expensive, I will buy it.
寒く
Even if it is cold, it is fine.
な-Adjective
Add
静か
Even if it is quiet, I cannot sleep.
簡単
Even if it is simple, I don't understand.
For い-adjectives, the final い is replaced with くて before adding
Noun +
Used with nouns to express 'even if it is [Noun]' or 'even though it is [Noun]'.
Noun
Add
休み
Even if it is a holiday, I work.
子供
Even if he is a child, he is strong.
This construction is identical in form to the な-adjective construction.