English–Japanese

“even if” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitatoe

Example

たとえ雨が降っても、行きます。ta to e ame ga fu tte mo i ki ma su

I will go even if it rains.

Illustration for たとえ (even if)

How to say “even if” in Japanese

“Even if” in Japanese is たとえ (tatoe).

Sets aside a hypothetical obstacle and keeps the main outcome unchanged.

Full entry for たとえ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with たとえ

たとえ道に迷っても、電話してください。ta to e michi ni mayo tte mo den wa shi te ku da sa i

Even if you get lost, please call me.

Tips for using たとえ

  • The sound たとえ (tatoe) can also mean an example when written 例え (tatoe), so the following ても (temo) helps identify the concessive meaning.

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