〜のに

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Formation

N4ConcessionNeutral
Verb
/I-adj
のに
Dict. Form
Na-adj
/Noun
な/だった
のに

Meaning

Used when a result is different from what was naturally expected. It often carries feelings of surprise, frustration, dissatisfaction, or regret.

Examples

一生懸命勉強したのに、不合格でした。

Even though I studied hard, I failed.

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