even if, even though
Verb past +
This formation is used to express that even if a certain action is taken or a certain state exists, the expected outcome will not occur or the situation remains unchanged. It is the informal version of ても.
Verb た form +
The past tense form of the verb is used followed by
走っ
Even if I run, I won't make it.
読ん
Even if I read it, I don't understand.
Adjective + っ
Used with adjectives to show that even if a quality is present, it doesn't change the result or opinion.
い-Adjective かった +
Replace the final い of the い-adjective with かっ
安かっ
Even if it is cheap, I won't buy it.
な-Adjective stem +
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静か
Even if it is quiet, I can't sleep.
For い-adjectives, the final い is replaced with かった. For な-adjectives, the stem is followed by だ.
Noun +
Used with nouns to indicate that even if something is the case, the outcome is unaffected.
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休み
Even if it is a holiday, I work.
This is equivalent to the more formal Noun + でも.