- expression, used for hypothetical situations even if ...; even supposing that ...
- after a noun or pronoun also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
としても
even if ...
Meanings
In sentences
逃げようとしても無駄だ。 It is no use trying to escape. #123890
贈り物としても最適です。 This is also ideal as a gift. #140225
卵は武器としても使える。 Eggs can be used as weapons. #1615337
私をだまそうとしてもむだだ。 It is no use trying to deceive me. #152160
彼を説得しようとしても無駄だ。 It is no use trying to persuade him. #95835
彼と議論しようとしても無駄だ。 It is no use trying to argue with him. #119205