日本語道場
Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2
N2· hand-written
～としても
Even if / Even though (concessive condition)
When to use it
Express situations where something is true despite circumstances; acknowledge limitations or worst-case scenarios in business discussions
Formation
Verb: する → しても / しても → 部長としても同意できない — "Even as a division head, I cannot agree" I-Adj: 高い → 高くとも / 高くても → 価格が高くても購買できる — "Even if the price is high, we can purchase" Noun: プロ → プロとしても → プロとしても難しい — "Even as a professional, it's difficult"
Examples
This schedule is impossible, isn't it?
That's true. But even if we have no time, we cannot compromise on quality.
Indeed. Even if our budget is limited, it's worth considering alternatives.