Contrast & Concession

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

JLPT N3 Japanese self-study — interactive practice, instant feedback, completely free.