にしても
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にしても
ni shite mo
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even if; even though; regardless of
N3
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JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
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ni shite mo
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📝 Usage Notes
even if; even though; regardless of
📖 How to use it
Expresses 'even if' or 'even though', conceding a condition while asserting that the outcome does not change.
Attaches to
Attaches to the plain past form of verbs and adjectives, or to a noun followed by だった. For nouns and な-adjectives, use だった (e.g., 学生だったにしても). For い-adjectives, use かった (e.g., 高かったにしても). For verbs, use the past tense (e.g., したにしても).
This pattern is used to say that even if something is true, the result or opinion remains the same. It often carries a sense of 'even granting that...' or 'even in that case.' For example, you might say that even if you have a lot of money, you cannot buy happiness, or even if the test was hard, you should have studied more. The nuance is that the condition is real or possible, but not decisive.
行きたかったにしても、時間がなかったから行けなかった。
Ikitakatta ni shite mo, jikan ga nakatta kara ikenakatta.
Even if I had wanted to go, I couldn't because I didn't have time.
高かったにしても、必要なものだから買った。
Takakatta ni shite mo, hitsuyou na mono dakara katta.
Even though it was expensive, I bought it because it was necessary.
学生だったにしても、ルールは守らなければならない。
Gakusei datta ni shite mo, ruuru wa mamoranakereba naranai.
Even if you are a student, you must follow the rules.
Not ても (after te-form)
ても is more general and used in everyday speech, while にしても is a bit more formal and often implies a hypothetical or concessive tone. Also, にしても attaches to the past tense, whereas ても attaches to the te-form.
Register
Neutral, but slightly formal; commonly used in writing and formal speech, less casual than ても.
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にしても
📚 How to Master This Pattern
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern にしても mean?
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Even if; even though; regardless of
What JLPT level is にしても?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use にしても in a sentence?
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Attach にしても (ni shite mo) 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 にしても formal or casual Japanese?
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にしても is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember にしても 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.