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てでも

V-て + でもN+でもNa-adjective/な-adjective + でも

Meanings

  • even if I have to
  • by any means
  • no matter what

About this pattern

Explanation

てでも is used to emphasize that you are willing to do something or endure a situation no matter what happens next. It conveys strong determination or willingness to take drastic steps to achieve a goal, often in situations where success is uncertain or difficult. It is stronger and more forceful than the typical 〜ても. Note that with verbs you use the て-form and add でも; with nouns or na-adjectives you use でも after the noun/na-adjective form (e.g., N でも, Na-adjective stem + でも). Typical contexts include pursuing a goal at any cost, refusing to give up in the face of obstacles, or deciding to take an extreme action to ensure an outcome.

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Example sentences

雨が降ってでも試合を続けると決めた。

I decided to continue the game even if it rains.

彼は失敗してでも諦めない。

He won't give up even if he fails.

高くても買ってでも欲しい商品だ。

It's a product I want so much that I would buy it even if it costs a lot.

仲間を守るために、危険があってでも突き進む。

To protect my friends, I will press on even if there's danger.