たとえ (tatoe) Japanese meaning: even if | Kotomoraが
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Even if it rains, I'll go.
Even if you fail, it's worth trying.
No matter who opposes, I won't change my opinion.
Usage patterns
たとえ〈事〉でもeven if (a certain thing/situation is the case)
Even if it rains, the match will be held.
たとえ〈動詞〉てもeven if (someone does something)
Even if I fail, I won't give up.
たとえどんなに〈形容詞〉てもno matter how (adjective) something may be
No matter how difficult it is, I'll see it through to the end.
Rare kanji spelling; high priority but modern usage is overwhelmingly kana.
縦令Usage<1%Usage for this spelling across all readings, not one reading alone.
縦え
Rare kanji spelling; not commonly used.
