～のに (〜no ni)
Explanation
Used to express contrast between expectation and reality, or to indicate a purpose for doing something
Formation
Verb-casual + のに, い-Adjective + のに, な-Adjective + なのに, Noun + なのに
Detailed Explanation
The ～のに grammar point has two main usages. The first is to express contrast between an expectation and reality, with translations like 'even though', 'despite' or 'in spite of' in English. The second is to indicate a purpose for doing something, translated as 'in order to' or 'for the purpose of'. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.
Examples
遅刻したのに、先生は怒らなかった。
Chikoku shita no ni, sensei wa okoranakatta.
Even though I was late, the teacher didn't get angry.
彼は疲れているのに、まだ働いています。
Kare wa tsukarete iru no ni, mada hataraite imasu.
Despite being tired, he is still working.
勉強するのに静かな場所が必要です。
Benkyou suru no ni, shizukana basho ga hitsuyou desu.
In order to study, I need a quiet place.
健康のために毎日運動するのに、うちでヨガをしている。
Kenkou no tame ni mainichi undou suru no ni, uchi de yoga wo shite iru.
In order to exercise for my health every day, I do yoga at home.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.