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ながらも (nagara mo) - Although
Verb-ます/Noun + ながらも
Quick answer
Verb-ます/Noun + ながらも means "Although ~, despite ~". It is a N1 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Although ~, despite ~
Explanation
This form is used to show contrast or contradiction between two simultaneous states or actions. It highlights that despite the first condition, the second condition occurs nonetheless.
Examples
狭いながらも、この部屋は快適です。
せまいながらも、このへやはかいてきです。
Although it's small, this room is comfortable.
知っていながらも、彼は何も言わなかった。
しっていながらも、かれはなにもいわなかった。
Despite knowing, he didn't say anything.
失敗しながらも、諦めないことが大事だ。
しっぱいしながらも、あきらめないことがだいじだ。
Even though you fail, it's important not to give up.
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Verb-ます/Noun + ながらも
Which sentence correctly uses "ながらも (nagara mo) - Although"?