Japanese

なのに

なのに
Meaning: even though; despite; and yet
Part of Speech: Particle, Conjunction

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Example sentences

彼は金持ちなのに、とてもけちだ。
Even though he is rich, he is very stingy.
ダイエット中なのに、つい甘いものを食べてしまった。
Even though I'm on a diet, I accidentally ate something sweet.
彼は子供なのに大人びている。
He has a mature air about him despite being a child.
彼はちょっとした風邪を引いただけなのに、大袈裟に騒ぎ立てた。
Even though he only caught a slight cold, he made a big fuss about it.
彼はもう大人なのに、時々子供っぽいことを言う。
Even though he is an adult, he sometimes says childish things.

Usage Notes

Used to connect two contrasting or surprising facts.

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