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JLPT N4 Grammar

のに

N4Contrast / Concession

N4 · Contrast / Concession · plain form + のに

shows contrast or a turning point

plain form + のに

のに connects to a result contrary to expectation, often with surprise, dissatisfaction, or regret.

Use なのに after nouns and na-adjectives.

たくさん勉強したのに、試験に落ちました。

Even though I studied a lot, I failed the exam.

Commands and requests are not natural after のに.

のに often carries a 'even though...' feeling.

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