ても

'ても' is a versatile Japanese conjunction used to indicate that a particular action or state remains valid regardless of certain conditions. It can convey a sense of concession, which means that the speaker acknowledges the difficulty or improbability of a situation while affirming that the action or condition still holds.

For example, when someone says, '雨[あめ]が降[ふ]っても行[い]きます,' it implies that even if it rains, the speaker plans to go. This structure is useful for making statements that demonstrate determination or resilience.

It's important to note that 'ても' can be used with various parts of speech, including verbs, nouns, and adjectives. However, it is more commonly employed in informal speech, particularly in conversations or casual writing, and is often used to soften statements or express sympathy.

• Use with the て form of verbs for actions.
• Use with でも for nouns.
• Use with くても for い adjectives, and でも for な adjectives.