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~にしても (ni shitemo) - Even if / Even though

[Noun/Verb plain form] + にしても

Quick answer

[Noun/Verb plain form] + にしても means "Even if / Even though / Whether or not". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

Even if / Even though / Whether or not

Explanation

Indicates that the result is the same regardless of the condition.

Examples

たとえ合格するにしても、努力は必要だ。
たとえごうかくするにしても、どりょくはひつようだ。
Even if you pass, effort is necessary.
冗談にしても、言い過ぎだ。
じょうだんにしても、いいすぎだ。
Even if it's a joke, that's going too far.

Practice this grammar

[Noun/Verb plain form] + にしても

Which sentence correctly uses "~にしても (ni shitemo) - Even if / Even though"?