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ても・でも says that a result still holds despite the preceding condition. Depending on context, it can mean either “even if” for a possible condition or “even though” for an established fact.
Two readings from one form
With an open or possible condition, the natural English reading is “even if.” When the context treats the condition as an actual fact, the reading is “even though.” In both cases, the central idea is the same: the condition does not change the result as expected.
Possible and factual conditions
What can follow
ても・でも can lead naturally into a request or an intended action. The speaker is saying that the possible condition should not prevent that action.
遅くなっても、必ず電話してください。
Even if it gets late, please be sure to call.
AnalyzeContrast with an actual unexpected result
のに usually presents an actual situation whose result is unexpected and does not normally lead into requests or intended actions. By contrast, concessive ても・でも can describe either a possible or an actual condition and can naturally be followed by a request or intended action.
More examples
値段が高くても、長く使える物を選びます。
Even if it is expensive, I choose something that will last a long time.
Analyze相手が初心者でも、ルールは変えません。
Even if the opponent is a beginner, we will not change the rules.
Analyze町が静かでも、夜は窓を閉めます。
Even if the town is quiet, I close the windows at night.
Analyze時間がなくても、朝ご飯は食べます。
Even if I do not have much time, I eat breakfast.
Analyze一度失敗しても、また挑戦します。
Even if I fail once, I will try again.
Analyze天気が悪くても、予定どおり出発しますか。
Will you leave as scheduled even if the weather is bad?
Analyze