のに

particle

although; despite; even though; whereas

Concessive particle expressing that something is contrary to expectation. Connects clauses where the result is unexpected given the preceding statement. Often carries a nuance of dissatisfaction or surprise.

• 雨あめが降ふっているのに、彼かれは傘かさを持もっていない。

  Although it's raining, he doesn't have an umbrella.

• 彼かれは若わかいのに、とても落おち着ついている。

  Despite being young, he is very composed.

particle

if only; I wish

Used at the end of a sentence to express a wish or regret about something that is not the case. Often follows the conditional form ～ば or ～たら.

• もっとお金かねがあればいいのに。

  If only I had more money.

• 早はやく夏なつ休やすみにならないかなあ。なったらいいのに。

  I wish summer vacation would come soon.

particle

in order to

Indicates purpose or use. Follows the dictionary form of a verb and is often used in explanatory or instructional contexts. Equivalent to ために in many cases.

• この道どう具ぐは、野や菜さいを切きるのに便べん利りです。

  This tool is useful for cutting vegetables.

• 駅えきに行いくのにバスを使つかった。

  I took the bus to go to the station.