IntermediateJLPT N3 Grammar

それでも

Even so; nevertheless; all the same

Romaji: soredemo

Meaning & usage

Nevertheless; yet; but in spite of that; even so | In spite of the circumstance expressed in the preceding sentence.

Example sentences 6

  1. A: そのオーバー、高いねえ。 B: それでも買うつもり?

    A: This overcoat is expensive, isn't it? B: But do you intend to buy it?

  2. この本はとても高いのに、それでもいい本だから、よく売れている。

    This book is very expensive, yet it is selling well, because it is a good book.

  3. 両親は二人の結婚に反対している。それでも二人は結婚するつもりらしい。

    The parents are opposed to the couple's marriage. Nevertheless, they seem intent to marrying.

  4. 彼はとても忙しいのに、それでもジョギングを一日も欠かさない。

    He is very busy, yet he does not miss jogging even a day.

  5. 暑いので扇風機をつけたが、それでもまだ暑かった。

    It was so hot that we turned on an electric fan, but it was still hot.

  6. 父はひどい風邪を引いていた。しかしそれでも旅行に出かけた。

    My father was suffering from a bad cold. Nevertheless, he went on a trip.