“Despite” in Japanese
Short answer
Despite in Japanese is “雖も” (iedomo). Full meaning: even though, despite, notwithstanding.
Other ways to say “Despite” in Japanese
物かは
monokaha despite, in spite of, not worrying about, without fear of
つつ
tsutsu while; even though, despite
つつも
tsutsumo even though, despite
のに
noni although, despite, even though, and yet; whereas, while; if only, I wish
に依らず
niyorazu in contrast to, despite
関わらず
kakawarazu in spite of, despite, although; regardless of, irrespective of
と言うのに
toiunoni even though, despite, when
にして
nishite in (a period of time, manner), at (a time, stage in life, etc.), while; despite, although, even; as well as, (both) ... and ...
いとど
itodo old name for a cave cricket; even though, despite, even more, still
押して
oshite forcibly, by compulsion, importunately; despite, in spite of, in defiance of
かて
kate even if; although, despite, even though; even (e.g. even a child)
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