のに - even though ~

〜のに

Meaning

Introduces a result that contradicts what would normally be expected.

Explanation

のに connects two clauses where the second is surprising or disappointing given the first - "even though X, Y," often carrying a note of frustration or regret that から/ので don't have.

Formation

Sentence (plain form) + のに

Examples

薬を飲んだのに、まだ熱があります。
くすりをのんだのに、まだねつがあります。
Even though I took medicine, I still have a fever.
一生懸命勉強したのに、テストに落ちました。
いっしょうけんめいべんきょうしたのに、テストにおちました。
Even though I studied hard, I failed the test.

Grammar explanations and example sentences written for NihongoTech.