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Home N2 Grammar Pattern List 〜ながらも

N2

〜ながらも

Meaning

Expresses concession like 「〜けれども」. Acknowledges the preceding matter, then states something contrary. After accepting a state or fact, it presents the opposite content.

Examples
  1. 狭いながらも、ようやく自分の家を持つことができた。 Small as it is, I was finally able to have my own house.
  2. 悪いと知りながらも、つい嘘をついてしまった。 Even though I knew it was wrong, I could not help but lie.
  3. 新人ながらも、彼女の仕事ぶりは堂々としている。 Though still a newcomer, her work is carried out with confidence.