それなのに
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それなのに
sore na noni
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and yet; despite this; but even so~
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JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
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sore na noni
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51136
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📝 Usage Notes
and yet; despite this; but even so~
📖 How to use it
A conjunction that connects two sentences, expressing that the second is unexpected given the first.
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Used as a conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, following a complete sentence (plain form, but often after a noun or な-adj with だ). No specific verb form attachment needed.
それなのに is a conjunction that links two sentences with a sense of contrast or unexpectedness. The first sentence presents a situation, and the second states something that seems to contradict or go against what was expected from the first. It is similar to 'and yet' or 'despite that' in English. It is used in both speaking and writing, but is slightly more formal than でも, so it often appears in narratives or more deliberate speech. Unlike のに (which connects clauses within a single sentence), それなのに is a standalone conjunction that starts a new sentence, making the contrast more explicit and emphatic.
一生懸命勉強した。それなのに、試験に合格できなかった。
Isshoukenmei benkyou shita. Sore na noni, shiken ni goukaku dekinakatta.
I studied very hard. And yet, I couldn't pass the exam.
彼は約束した。それなのに、約束の時間に現れなかった。
Kare wa yakusoku shita. Sore na noni, yakusoku no jikan ni arawarenakatta.
He made a promise. But even so, he didn't show up at the promised time.
新しいパソコンを買った。それなのに、まだ動かない。
Atarashii pasokon o katta. Sore na noni, mada ugokanai.
I bought a new computer. Despite that, it still doesn't work.
Not のに
のに is a clause conjunction meaning 'although', placed after a verb/い-adj/な-adj/noun to join two clauses into one sentence, e.g., 勉強したのに合格できなかった. それなのに is a sentence-initial conjunction that connects two separate sentences, requiring a full stop or comma. それなのに is more emphatic and is often used in written or formal speech.
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Slightly formal; used in both spoken and written Japanese, but more common in narratives, essays, and deliberate speech rather than casual conversation.
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それなのに
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Press Hear it and repeat それなのに three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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Compose two original sentences using それなのに. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern それなのに mean?
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And yet; despite this; but even so~
What JLPT level is それなのに?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use それなのに in a sentence?
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Attach それなのに (sore na noni) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is それなのに formal or casual Japanese?
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それなのに is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember それなのに long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.