なのに
Reading: なのに
Meaning: despite that, although, and yet
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Example Sentence
彼 は 約束 した 、 それ なのに 来なかった
Although they promised, they didn't come.
Usage Notes
Expresses contrast or unexpected result. More casual than のに. Often shows speaker's disappointment or surprise.
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