JLPT N2 Grammar
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Even if I have to
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The grammar pattern "V-te + でも" is used to express a strong determination to achieve a goal, even if it requires an extreme, undesirable, or difficult method. This pattern indicates a sense of resolve and willingness to go to great lengths to accomplish something. It is often used in situations where the speaker is willing to make sacrifices or face challenges in order to achieve their goal. For example, "借金をしてでも、この家を買いたいと思っている" means "I want to buy this house even if I have to take out a loan."
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| te-form of the verb | V-te + でも | 借金をしてでも、買いたい |
| te-form of the verb | V-te + でも | 徹夜してでも、明日までに書き上げる |
| te-form of the verb | V-te + でも | 誰かに嫌がられても、自分の信念を貫く |
借金をしてでも、この家を買いたいと思っている。
Shakkin o shite demo, kono ie o kaiitai to omou te iru.
I want to buy this house even if I have to take out a loan.
借金をしてでも (I will take out a loan even if I have to) この家を買いたい (I want to buy this house) 思っている (I am thinking)
徹夜してでも、明日までにこのレポートを書き上げます。
Chōya shite demo, asu made ni kono repon o kaki age masu.
I will finish writing this report by tomorrow even if I have to work all night.
徹夜してでも (I will work all night even if I have to) 明日までに (by tomorrow) このレポートを (this report) 書き上げます (I will finish writing)
たとえ誰かに嫌がられても、自分の信念を貫きたい。
Tatena ni dare ni ka kirawarete demo, jibun no shin'en o tsukuikai.
Even if others dislike me, I want to stick to my beliefs.
たとえ誰かに (even if others) 嫌がられても (dislike me) 自分の信念を (my beliefs) 貫きたい (I want to stick to)
This pattern is used to express a strong determination to achieve a goal, and is often used in situations where the speaker is willing to make sacrifices or face challenges. It is typically used in the negative form, as in "借金をしてでも、買いたい". It is not typically used in formal writing or in situations where the speaker is trying to be polite.
The te-form of the verb is used to indicate the completion of an action, and is necessary for this pattern to be grammatically correct.
This pattern is used to express a strong determination to achieve a goal, and should not be used for actions that don't involve strong will.
This pattern is used to express a strong determination to achieve a goal, and should not be confused with the simple 'temo' pattern, which is used to express a general concession.
When using this pattern on the JLPT exam, be sure to use the te-form of the verb and to express a strong determination to achieve a goal. Avoid using this pattern for actions that don't involve strong will, and be careful not to confuse it with the simple 'temo' pattern.
借金をして______、この家を買いたいと思っている。
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