JLPT N3 grammar

〜にしてもmeaning and usage

Meaning

Even for A; In the case of A as well

This point is also listed at N2.

How to form it

  • verb (plain form)/い-adjectiveにしても
  • noun/な-adjective (stem)にしても

How it is used

'Even if/granting A, B': admits or supposes A, then gives the speaker's view or complaint. 「それにしても」 means 'even so'. Somewhat more formal than 「〜ても」.

Examples

  1. あなたのおっしゃることは認めるにしても、 私はやはりあなたが悪いと存じます。

    Even given what you say, I still think you are to blame.

  2. 遅れるにしても、連絡くらいしてほしい。

    Even if you're going to be late, I'd like you to at least let me know.

  3. 冗談にしても、言っていいことと悪いことがある。

    Even as a joke, there are things you shouldn't say.