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Structure
Verb[ます]+ ながら(も)
[い]Adjective + ながら(も)
[な]Adjective + ながら(も)
Noun + ながら(も)
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乍ら
About ながらも
ながらも is a combination of the conjunction particle ながら, and the adverbial particle も. Coming from the kanji 乍ら, with the meaning of 'while', ながら almost always keeps this nuance. Because of this, ながらも can be translated as 'even while (A), (B)', or 'although (A), also (B)'.
ながらも usually expresses surprise at the coexistence of (A) and (B), and may be used after い-Adjectives, な-Adjectives, nouns, or the conjunctive form of verbs.
ながらも usually expresses surprise at the coexistence of (A) and (B), and may be used after い-Adjectives, な-Adjectives, nouns, or the conjunctive form of verbs.
- 才能を持ちながらも、彼は色々と努力した。Although he is talented, he worked hard in many aspects.
- 彼女は悲しみながらも、笑顔で友達に話しました。Even while she was upset, she talked with her friends with a smile on her face.
- 彼はカレーが嫌いながらも、我慢して完食しました。Although he does not like curry, he gritted his teeth and ate the whole thing.
- 私達は貧乏ながらも、仲がいい。Although we are broke, we have a good relationship.
- 「こんなことしちゃだめだ」と思いながらもやってしまった。 (Action)Even while I thought to myself, 'I shouldn't do something like this,' I did it.
- 緊張しながらも、初めての舞台で歌えた。 (Feeling)Although I was nervous, I was able to sing at my first concert.
Synonyms
にしても
Even though, Even if, Even when, Also
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のに
Despite, Although, Even though
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にもかかわらず
Despite, In spite of, Regardless, Nevertheless
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それなのに
And yet, Despite this
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くせに
Even though, And yet, Despite
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つつ(も)
Even while ~ing, Even though ~ing, Despite ~ing, Although ~ing
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Examples
お金を沢山持ちながらも、彼は幸せではないらしい。
Despite having a lot of money, I heard that he isn't happy.
文法の勉強をしなければいけないと知っていながらも、遊んでしまう。
Despite knowing that I have to study grammar, I still unfortunately goof off.
緊張しながらも、300人の前で発表をした。
Despite being nervous, I gave a presentation in front of 300 people.
「やらなきゃいけない」と思いながらもダラダラしてしまう。
Despite thinking 'I have to do it', I just end up idling around.
微力ながらも、協力させていただきます。
Although I can't do much, let me help you.
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A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar
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Tae Kim's Japanese Grammar Guide
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ながらも – Grammar Discussion
Most Recent Replies (2 in total)
Daigo
About 2 years ago
I think the explanation field for this grammar point would benefit greatly if the infomation in relation to it appearing in ながら is added.
Namely:
確定の逆説 - Two things that are unexpectedly existing/happening simultaneously.
When used to express 確定の逆説, ながら will be followed by も. ながらも is a separate grammar point that we will learn more about later. In this construction, も is expressing surprise about the fact that (A) and (B) coexist.
- あそこの病院は古いながらも中は綺麗だと聞いた。
I heard that that hospital looks nice inside, even though it is old.
Daru
About 1 year ago
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