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JLPT N2 Grammar

たとい

N2Condition

N2 · Condition · たとい + plain form + ても

Meaning

even if, formal

Structure

たとい + plain form + ても

Explanation

たとい〜ても is close to たとえ〜ても but more written and formal.

Usage

たとえ is more common in modern speech.

Example

たとい結果が出なくても、努力は無駄ではありません。

Even if no result appears, the effort is not wasted.

Common Mistake

Overusing it in daily speech sounds stiff.

Memory Tip

Memorize “たとい + plain form + ても” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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