のに
although, in spite of, even though ~
JLPT
N4
Estrutura
V/Aい/Aな/N (formal form)+のに
(In this particular case: Aなだ ➔ Aなだ
Nだ ➔ Nだな)
Nだ ➔ N
Significado
「のに」is used to connect two clauses, with the latter expressing a result that is contrary to what would be expected based on the content of the first clause.
「のに」encompasses the speaker's feelings of surprise, regret, dissatisfaction, etc., when the event happens unexpectedly. This is a different nuance compared to 「けれでも」and 「が」.
Both clauses before and after 「のに」are clearly defined facts. Therefore, the clause after 「のに」does not use structures indicating speculation, hope, intention, command, advice, questioning, etc.
「のに」encompasses the speaker's feelings of surprise, regret, dissatisfaction, etc., when the event happens unexpectedly. This is a different nuance compared to 「けれでも」and 「が」.
Both clauses before and after 「のに」are clearly defined facts. Therefore, the clause after 「のに」does not use structures indicating speculation, hope, intention, command, advice, questioning, etc.
彼女
が
綺麗
なのに
、
彼氏
がいません
。
Although she is beautiful, she doesn't have a boyfriend.
この
携帯
は
高
いのに
、
すぐに
壊
れた
。
Although this cell phone was expensive, it broke quickly.
薬
を
飲
んだのに
、
熱
がまだ
下
がりません
。
Even though I took medicine, my fever still hasn't gone down.
約束
をしたのに
、
彼女
は
来
ませんでした
。
Even though I promised her, she didn't come.
あなたの
家
が
近
いのに
、
いつも
会社
に
遅
れたね
。
Even though your house is close, you're always late for work.
今日
は
日曜日
なのに
、
働
かなければなりません
。
Even though today is Sunday, I have to work.
車
を
持
っているのに
、
なんでいつも
バス
に
乗
るの
。
If I have a car, why do I always take the bus?
仕事中
なのに
、
彼
は
パソコン
で
ゲーム
をしています
。
Even though he is at work, he is playing games on his computer.
