ใใฎใซ
~ noni
Even though / Despite...
๐ธ Expressing Unexpected Results or Regret ๐ธ
๐ฌ Dialogue
Isshoukenmei benkyou shita noni, tesuto ni ochite shimaimashita.
Even though I studied hard, I failed the test.
Sore wa zannen desu ne. Anna ni ganbatte ita noni.
That's a shame. Especially since you were working so hard.
Kyou wa nichiyoubi na noni, shigoto ni ikanakereba narimasen.
Even though it's Sunday today, I have to go to work.
E', yasumi janai n desu ka?
What, isn't it your day off?
Hai. Kusuri o nonda noni, mada atama ga itai desu.
Yes. And even though I took medicine, my head still hurts.
Muri o shinaide kudasai ne.
Please don't overdo it.
๐ Vocabulary
5 wordsโญ Key Sentence
V/Adj/N noni, [Result]
Even though [A], [B happened].
- Pattern: ใใฎใซ
- Meaning: Expresses a result that is contrary to expectations, often with a feeling of surprise, dissatisfaction, or regret.
Takai noni, sugu kowaremashita.
Even though it was expensive, it broke immediately.
Fuyu na noni, kyou wa atatakai desu.
Even though it's winter, it's warm today.
๐ Explanation
The particle ใฎใซ is used to connect two clauses when the second clause represents an unexpected or contradictory result based on the first clause.
It often carries an emotional undertone, such as frustration, regret, or surprise.
For Nouns and Na-adjectives in the present tense, you must add ใช before ใฎใซ (e.g., ไผใฟใชใฎใซ).
Benkyou shita noni...
= 'Even though I studied... (implies disappointment)'
๐ Quiz
Choose the correct sentence for: 'Even though it is a holiday, I am working.'