〜のに（逆接）
〜のに（逆接） means although; even though. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. Contrastive 「のに」 is used when the result is different from what was expected, often with surprise or disappointment. It follows the plain form, and nouns or na-adjectives take 「な」 before it. The following clause often carries the speaker's feeling.
Japanese sources describe it as 「逆の気持ちを表す」.
〜のに（逆接） examples
雨が降っているのに、弟は外で遊んでいます。
Even though it is raining, my younger brother is playing outside.
もう夜なのに、店は開いています。
Even though it is already night, the shop is open.
〜のに（逆接） exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
寒い（ ）、田中さんはコートを着ません。
- のに ✓
- ので
- ために
- し
Even though it is cold, Mr./Ms. Tanaka does not wear a coat.
約束した（ ）、友達は来ませんでした。
- ので
- 場合は
- のに ✓
- ために
Even though we made a promise, my friend did not come.
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