ても

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1

A particle indicating concession or condition: 'even if' or 'even though' (used after a verb, adjective, or phrase to show that the result/statement holds despite that condition).

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Examples

雨が降っても、明日のピクニックに行きます。

Even if it rains, I'll go to tomorrow's picnic.

高くても、そのバッグが欲しい。

Even though it's expensive, I want that bag.

どんなに忙しくても、毎日少しは運動したほうがいい。

No matter how busy you are, it's good to exercise a bit every day.

失敗しても、また挑戦すればいい。

Even if you fail, you can try again.

2

An interjection (colloquial/archaic) expressing surprise or admiration — rarely used in modern standard Japanese.

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Examples

ても!そんなことがあったのか。

Wow! So that happened?

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