語 · term
〜のに
even though, despite
N4N3Grammar6 questions
例文 · Example sentences
やくそくした のに 来なかった。
Yakusoku shita noni konakatta.
Even though they promised, they didn't come.
約束したのに、来ませんでした。
Yakusoku shita noni, kimasen deshita.
Even though they promised, they did not come.
高いのによく売れる。
Takai noni yoku ureru.
Although it is expensive, it sells well.
同じなのにちがう。
Onaji na noni chigau.
It is the same and yet different.
問題 · Practise 〜のに — 6 questions
かぎを かけた（ ）、まだ しんぱいです。
Even though I locked the door, I'm still worried.
たくさん べんきょうした（ ）、しけんに おちて しまいました。
Even though I studied a lot, I failed the exam.
彼は医者な（ ）、自分の健康には気をつけない。
Even though he's a doctor, he doesn't look after his own health.
（ ）に入る言葉を選びなさい。
When I was a child, everything my mother cooked was delicious. I especially liked her winter stew. Even when I try to make it the same way myself now, it never tastes like hers. The ingredients and the steps are the same, and yet — it's a mystery.
あした 会議が ある（ ）、わすれないで ください。
There's a meeting tomorrow, so please don't forget.
（ ）に入る言葉を選びなさい。
I'm bad at remembering people's names. Even though I clearly remember faces, the name alone won't come. It's rude to the other person, so lately I make a note on the day I meet someone.
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