〜なくても
- Pattern
- 〜なくても
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- 〜なくても
- Meaning
- even if (X) is not done; without doing (X)
- Attaches to
- Verb ない-form + くても
- Nuance & register
Expresses a condition where the negative action has no bearing on the outcome. Can imply a surprising or unexpected result.
- Example
食べなくても太る。彼女は勉強しなくても頭がいい。
- Easily confused with
〜ずに - 〜なくても implies a condition (even if not), while 〜ずに focuses on the absence of an action.