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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 ~". As a N1 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are 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.
狭—Narrow部—Division快—Pleasant
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.
彼—He何—What言—Say
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.
諦—to give up大—Big

Practice this grammar

Verb-ます/Noun + ながらも

Which sentence correctly uses "ながらも (nagara mo) - Although"?

Vocabulary from these examples

快PleasantN2狭NarrowN1諦to give upN1彼He言Say諦Truth大Big部Division何What

Last updated Jul 4, 2026