〜てでも

Formation

N2ConcessionFormal/Stiff
Te-Form
Verb
でも

Meaning

Used to express a very strong determination to achieve a goal, even if it requires taking extreme or undesirable measures.

Examples

借金をしてでも、この家を守りたい。

Even if I have to go into debt, I want to protect this house.

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