～ても (〜temo)
Explanation
'Even if', 'even though', or 'although'.
Formation
Verb-て form + も, い-Adjective (～く) + ても, な-Adjective/Noun (～で) + も
Detailed Explanation
The ～ても grammar point expresses that even if a certain condition holds, the outcome or situation doesn't change. It can be translated as 'even if' or 'even though'.
Examples
雨が降っても、運動会は開催されます。
Ame ga futte mo, undoukai wa kaisai saremasu.
Even if it rains, the sports festival will be held.
忙しくても、毎日勉強する時間を作る。
Isogashikute mo, mainichi benkyou suru jikan o tsukuru.
Even though I'm busy, I make time to study every day.
高くても、良い品質のものを買います。
Takakute mo, yoi hinshitsu no mono o kaimasu.
Even if it's expensive, I'll buy something of good quality.
彼女が有名人でも、私は彼女のことを知らない。
Kanojo ga yuumeijin demo, watashi wa kanojo no koto o shiranai.
Even if she's famous, I don't know her.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.