N4173/179

それでも

それでも + sentenceX、それでも + sentence

Meanings

But still
And yet
Even so
Nevertheless

About this pattern

Explanation

それでも is a conjunctive adverb meaning “nevertheless” or “even so.” It is used to show a contrast between what was expected or what happened and a surprising or stubborn outcome. You can place it at the start of a clause, or use it after a preceding clause separated by a pause (、 or 。) to emphasize that despite the previous statement, the following action or state occurs.

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Example sentences

彼は忙しい。それでも私を手伝ってくれた。

He is busy. Even so, he helped me.

雨が降っている。それでも試合は行われる。

It’s raining. Even so, the game will go on.

それでも彼女は諦めなかった。

Even so, she didn’t give up.

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