π What is this grammar?
This is a concessive grammar pattern used to express:
- βEven if (someone) does something, it wonβt help / it wonβt change the result.β
- It conveys the meaning of futility or hopelessness.
π Structure
| Type | Structure |
|---|---|
| Verb (γ-form) + γ¨γγγ§ |
β Itβs often used in hypothetical or conditional situations, followed by a negative or unchanging result.
π¨ Meaning in Context
Used when:
- You want to say “Even if something is done, itβs meaningless or wonβt solve the problem.”
- Often used to express a resigned, logical, or hopeless attitude.
English equivalents:
- “Even if⦔
- “At this point, no matter what you do⦔
- “Itβs no use⦔
π Example Sentences
| Japanese | English |
|---|---|
| δ»γγθ¬γ£γγ¨γγγ§γγγι γγ | Even if you apologize now, itβs too late. |
| ζ₯γγ γ¨γγγ§γιγ«εγγͺγγγ | Even if you hurry, you wonβt make it in time. |
| θγγγ¨γγγ§γηγγ―εΊγͺγγ | Even if you think about it, you wonβt find an answer. |
| θͺ¬ζγγγ¨γγγ§γε½Όγ―η解γ§γγͺγγ γγγ | Even if you explain it, he probably wonβt understand. |
| ζ³£γγγ¨γγγ§γδ½γε€γγγͺγγ | Even if you cry, nothing will change. |
π Nuances & Tone
- Often used in a logical, resigned, or practical tone.
- Common in conversations, essays, or when giving advice with a sense of futility.
- Not suitable for formal written documents like business emails or official proposals.
π Comparison with Similar Patterns
| Expression | Meaning | Nuance |
|---|---|---|
| ο½γ¦γ | Even ifβ¦ | Neutral, general |
| ο½γγ¨γγγ§ | Even ifβ¦ itβs no use | Negative, hopeless |
| ο½γ«γγ¦γ | Even ifβ¦ still | Slightly softer, reflective |
| ο½γγ£γ¦ / γ γ£γ¦ | Even ifβ¦ | Casual, conversational |
Example:
- θ¬γ£γ¦γη‘ι§γ γβ Even if you apologize, itβs useless.
- θ¬γ£γγ¨γγγ§η‘ι§γ γβ Even if you apologize (now), itβs hopeless.
β Practice Exercise
Translate into Japanese using ο½γγ¨γγγ§:
- Even if you complain, nothing will change.
- Even if I study now, itβs too late.
- Even if you ask him, he wonβt come.
Possible Answers:
- ζε₯γθ¨γ£γγ¨γγγ§γδ½γε€γγγͺγγ
- δ»γγεεΌ·γγγ¨γγγ§γγγι γγ
- ε½Όγ«ι Όγγ γ¨γγγ§γζ₯γͺγγ γγγ
π Summary Table
| Grammar | ο½γγ¨γγγ§ |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Even ifβ¦ it wonβt help |
| Structure | Verb (γ-form) + γ¨γγγ§ |
| Nuance | Hopeless, logical, negative |
| Usage | Advice, conversations, reflections |
π Pro Tip:
Youβll often see this in:
- N1 reading comprehension
- Anime/manga character dialogues (when someone gives up)
- Conversations where one person tries to convince another itβs no use
β¨
267 Views
Iβm a software engineer based in Japan, with experience in developing web and mobile applications. Iβm passionate about technology, especially in DevOps, AI, and app development using platforms like AWS, Flutter, and Node.js. My goal is to build a website that shares knowledge about the Japanese language and IT, helping everyone learn and grow more easily in the digital era.