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Ni Shite Mo: Even If, No Matter

"Even granting A, B is still problematic" — more formal than ても. 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: "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

[Noun/Plain form] にしても

Core Explanation

"Even granting A, B is still problematic" — more formal than ても.

Cultural Note

にしても concedes then critiques—"even if you're right, the problem remains." A mature argument style.

Practical examples

Even if it's expensive, it shouldn't be this much.
No matter who it was, the result would have been the same.

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] にしても
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerEven if it's expensive, it shouldn't be this much.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
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)

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