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～Datte: Even / Also

Learn datte for "even" or "also" — citing an extreme example. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn datte for "even" or "also" — citing an extreme example.
  • Form and connection: [Noun/Plain form] だって
  • Nuance in real use: だって has a leveling power in spoken Japanese — it puts extreme examples and ordinary cases on the same plane, implying "nobody is special."

Form and connection

[Noun/Plain form] だって

Core Explanation

Learn datte for "even" or "also" — citing an extreme example.

Cultural Note

だって has a leveling power in spoken Japanese — it puts extreme examples and ordinary cases on the same plane, implying "nobody is special."

Practical examples

Even I can do it.
Even a child knows that much.
Even if you're busy, you can at least make a phone call.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun/Plain form] だって
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerEven I can do it.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer忙いそがしいだって電話でんわぐらいできるでしょ。 ([Noun/Plain form] だって)

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