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JLPT N4 · Conditionals & grammar words

たとえ

even if

Stroke order of たとえ

3 characters, 8 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

た · 4 strokesと · 2 strokesえ · 2 strokes

Memory trick

TATOE — 'tah-toe-eh': even if you stub your 'toe,' keep going.

Parts: adverb; pairs with ～ても/でも

The characters in たとえ

  • た た — ta (4 strokes)
  • と と — to (2 strokes)
  • え え — e (2 strokes)

Example sentence

たとえ失敗しても、もう一度やります。

たとえしっぱいしても、もういちどやります。

Even if I fail, I'll try once more.

More words: Conditionals & grammar words

もしifまるでjust like; as ifどうしてもno matter whatままas is; unchangedばかりonly; justためfor the sake of; because ofはずshould be; expectedつもりintention; planところjust about to; pointようにso that; like

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