も
Meanings
Basic additive particle. In negative sentences, it means 'either'.
I'll go too.
He can also speak English.
I don't know that either.
both A and B; neither A nor B
Used in the pattern AもBも to list items inclusively. In negative sentences, it means 'neither A nor B'.
I like both dogs and cats.
He eats neither meat nor fish.
even; as many as; no less than
Expresses surprise or emphasis about a quantity or extent, often translatable as 'even' or 'as much as'.
He bought as many as ten books.
I waited for a whole hour.
even if; even though; although
Used in conditional or concessive patterns like 〜ても/でも, meaning 'even if' or 'even though'.
I'll go even if it rains.
I want to buy it even though it's expensive.
Colloquial adverbial use meaning 'more' or 'another', often in requests or offers. Related to もう.
See also: もう
How about another drink?
Please wait a little more.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉も〈人〉もboth A and B (or, in negatives, neither A nor B)
Both my father and my mother are teachers.
- 〈数〉もas many/much as ... (emphasizing a surprising amount)
He has as many as 100 books.
- 〈動詞〉てもeven if (someone does something)
I'll go even if it rains.