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それなのに
sore na noni
Description
「それなのに」は、前に言ったこととちがう結果になったときに使う言葉です。
"それなのに" is a word used when the result is different from what was said before.
少し文句を言ったり、おどろいた気持ちを表したりするときによく使います。
It is often used to express slight complaints or surprise.
Meanings
それなのにsore na noni
and yet; even so; but despite that
たくさん勉強した。それなのに、試験に落ちた。
I studied a lot. Even so, I failed the exam.
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Notes
- Form
それなのに = それ (that) + copula な + のに (although), linking two clauses.
- Nuance
Sentence-initial connector expressing surprise or complaint that a result contradicts what came before.
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