〜のに

Pattern

〜のに

Level

N4

Reading

〜のに

Meaning

although / in spite of / even though

Attaches to

Verb/Adjective (Plain form), Noun / な-adj + な

Nuance & register

Often expresses surprise, regret, or complaint because the actual outcome differed from expectations.

Example

一生懸命勉強したのに、不合格でした。 Although I studied hard, I failed.

Easily confused with

〜けれど

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