〜(よ)うと(も)
- Pattern
- 〜(よ)うと(も)
- Level
- N2
- Reading
- 〜(よ)うと(も)
- Meaning
- even if; although
- Attaches to
- verb's volitional form
- Nuance & register
Expresses a hypothetical situation that is unlikely to change the outcome.
- Example
いくら頼もうとしても、彼は協力してくれない。 No matter how much I ask, he won't cooperate.