Grammar Point

でも

even


Noun + でも

The particle 'でも' is used to express the idea of 'even' when attached to nouns. It highlights an extreme or unexpected example to imply that if the condition applies to that example, it naturally applies to others as well.

Attaching 'でも' directly to a noun to indicate that the statement holds true even for that specific person, thing, or time.


Even a child can do it.

Even a professional makes mistakes.

Even on Sundays I work.

Note

When 'でも' is used in this sense, it replaces the particles 'は', 'が', and 'を'. However, it is usually added after other particles like 'に', 'と', or 'から'.

Noun + Particle + でも

Attaches after certain particles to add the meaning of 'even'. Unlike subject and object markers, particles that show direction, location, or interaction are kept.

With interaction or directional particles

The original particle remains attached to the noun, and でも is placed immediately after it to emphasize the extreme condition.


I will play even with a dog.

It is visible even from far away.

Note

You must keep the original particle to preserve the meaning of the sentence. Leaving out particles like と or から would completely change or confuse the relationship between the noun and the verb.



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