N2contradictionexpectation
~からといって (kara to itte) - Just because
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + からといって
Quick answer
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + からといって means "Just because / Even though / Although". Mastering this N2 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.
Meaning
Just because / Even though / Although
Explanation
Indicates that one thing doesn't necessarily lead to another expected result.
Examples
暇だからといって、何もしないのはよくない。
ひまだからといって、なにもしないのはよくない。
Just because you're free doesn't mean it's good to do nothing.
Practice this grammar
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + からといって
Which sentence correctly uses "~からといって (kara to itte) - Just because"?
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026