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Home N2 Grammar Pattern List 〜つつも

N2

〜つつも

Meaning

Acknowledges something yet the action or result runs counter to it. A written-style expression for the contradiction of understanding in one's heart but acting otherwise. Close to 「〜ながらも」.

Examples
  1. 体に悪いと思いつつも、つい夜更かしをしてしまう。 Even though I know it is bad for my health, I end up staying up late.
  2. 忙しいと言いつつも、彼は頼みごとを断らない。 While he says he is busy, he never turns down a request.
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