せっかく用意したのに、誰も来なかった。
Even though I went to the trouble of preparing, no one came.
Japanese
のに
のに
Meaning: although, despite, even though
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Example sentences
Even though it's raining, I forgot my umbrella.
あんなに一生懸命勉強したのに、不合格だった。
Even though I studied that hard, I failed.
そのプロジェクトを開始するのに、今は最適な時期だ。
Now is the best time to start that project.
締め切りが明日だというのに、どうにもやる気が出ない。
Even though the deadline is tomorrow, I just can't get motivated.
ただでさえ忙しいのに、さらに仕事が増えた。
Even though I was busy as it was, my work increased even more.
二人が話しているのに、彼が横から口を出すてきた。
While the two of them were talking, he chimed in from the side.
時間さえあれば、もっと本が読めるのに。
If only I had time, I could read more books.
彼は本当は怖いのに、大丈夫だと強がっている。
He is actually scared, but he's pretending to be okay.
本当はそうでないのに、誤解されてしまった。
Even though it's not actually like that, I was misunderstood.
Usage Notes
Adversative conjunction particle expressing contrast with disappointment or surprise. Stronger than が or けれど. Attaches to plain forms of verbs/adjectives.
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