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 is used to highlight a thing that comes after the existing state of (A) 'そのままで後に続く事'. Due to this, ながらも may only be used with verbs that highlight states of existence (like feelings), rather than ongoing actions.
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
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お金を沢山持ち乍らも、彼は幸せではないらしい。
Despite having a lot of money, I heard that he isn't happy. (even while)
文法の勉強をしなければいけないと知ってい乍らも、遊んでしまう。
Despite knowing that I have to study grammar, I still unfortunately goof off. (even while)
緊張し乍らも、300人の前で堂々と発表をすることが出来た。
Despite being nervous, I was able to confidently give the presentation in front of 300 people. (even while)
「やらなきゃいけない」と思い乍らもダラダラしてしまう。
Despite thinking 'I have to do it', I just end up idling around. (even while)
微力乍らも、協力させていただきます。
Although I can't do much, let me help you. (even while)
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ながらも – Grammar Discussion
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Daru
You can click on ながら to get a quick look at this info!
stephane
I am confused by this lesson because of the も written between parenthesis while there is no mention or example of the case without も in the lesson.
If I am not mistaken using ながら in this lesson’s definition (even while, but etc… not the “while” grammar point) is very common without も, I suspect it is actually much more common but I am not sure. take " 残念ながら、" for example which is extremely common, but I have heared full sentences quite a few times as well.
So I am questioning what the importance of も is,
Is the も version more common in written language ? more polite ?
Is this form as common in spoken language ?
Any input on that ?CroAniki
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