つつも

suffix

even though; despite

Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb to express that an action occurs while another contradictory or unexpected situation holds. Often used in formal or written contexts.

See also: つつ

• 彼かれは悪わるいと知しりつつも、嘘うそをついてしまった。

  Even though he knew it was wrong, he ended up telling a lie.

• 危き険けんだと分わかっていつつも、彼かれは救きゅう助じょに向むかった。

  Despite knowing it was dangerous, he went to the rescue.