Contrast & Concession

JLPT N3 Japanese self-study　·　~15 min　·　Despite / even if / while: のに・ても・ながら

'Even though I practice every day, I'm not improving.' 'Even if it rains, I'll go.' 'Listening to music while cooking.' — these make your Japanese sound natural.

What you'll learn

• のに = despite / even though (with regret)
• ても = even if / even though (concession)
• ながら = while / at the same time

How to study “Contrast & Concession”

“Contrast & Concession” (Despite / even if / while: のに・ても・ながら) is a JLPT N3 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 15 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.