Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: "Even granting A, B is still problematic" — more formal than ても.
- Form and connection: [Noun/Plain form] にしても
- Nuance in real use: にしても concedes then critiques—"even if you're right, the problem remains." A mature argument style.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
"Even granting A, B is still problematic" — more formal than ても.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
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
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[Noun/Plain form] にしてもShow answer
Even if it's expensive, it shouldn't be this much.Show answer
誰だれにしても同おなじ結果けっかだっただろう。 ([Noun/Plain form] にしても)Continue learning
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