N1134/186

にしたところで

Noun + にしたところでVerb (past た form) + にしたところでいくら/どんなに + Verb (て/た) + にしたところで

Meanings

  • Even if (one does)
  • Even in the case of
  • Even from the perspective of
  • Even from the standpoint of

About this pattern

Explanation

にしたところで is used to express that, even if the preceding action or situation occurred or were true, it would not change the outcome or the overall reality. It emphasizes futility or insignificance of the preceding condition relative to the result. It often follows a hypothetical, conditional or concessive nuance, similar to saying "even if ..." or "even though ..." in English, and is commonly used to point out that the difference would be negligible regardless of the effort or situation.

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Example sentences

今、どんなに頑張ったにしたところで、結果は変わらない。

Even if I try as hard as I can right now, the result won’t change.

いくら高い薬を飲んだにしたところで、病気が治るとは限らない。

Even if you take very expensive medicine, it doesn’t guarantee that you’ll recover.

この程度の努力をしたにしたところで、他人には理解してもらえない。

Even with this level of effort, others won’t understand it.

いくら説明したにしたところで、彼はまだ納得しないだろう。

Even if you explain it as much as you like, he probably won’t be convinced.

どんなに準備したにしたところで、天候次第で中止になる可能性がある。

Even with any amount of preparation, it may be canceled depending on the weather.