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JLPT N3 Grammar

とも

N3Contrast / Concession

N3 · Contrast / Concession · verb意向形/i-adjectiveく + とも

Meaning

even if; at the latest/least

Structure

verb意向形/i-adjectiveく + とも

Explanation

とも can mark concession and also appears in fixed expressions like 遅くとも and 少なくとも.

Usage

At N3, fixed expressions are especially useful.

Example

遅くとも金曜日までに返事をください。

Please reply by Friday at the latest.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse this とも with 友 meaning friend.

Memory Tip

Memorize “dictionary-form verb + とも” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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