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JLPT N2 Grammar

どんなに

N2Condition

N2 · Condition · どんなに + plain form + ても

Meaning

no matter how

Structure

どんなに + plain form + ても

Explanation

どんなに〜ても emphasizes that no matter how high the degree is, the following point still holds.

Usage

It often appears with adjectives or content about difficulty, busyness, or effort.

Example

どんなに忙しくても、睡眠時間は削らないようにしています。

No matter how busy I am, I try not to cut down on sleep.

Common Mistake

Do not use どんなに without a later concessive structure.

Memory Tip

Memorize “どんなに + 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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