それでも

Conjunction (Intermediate ㊥ 418)

In spite of the circumstance expressed in the preceding sentence.

Equivalent: Nevertheless; yet; but in spite of that; even so

両親は二人の結婚に反対している。それでも二人は結婚するつもりらしい。
The parents are opposed to the couple's marriage. Nevertheless, they seem intent to marrying.
暑いので扇風機をつけたが、それでもまだ暑かった。
It was so hot that we turned on an electric fan, but it was still hot.
父はひどい風邪を引いていた。しかしそれでも旅行に出かけた。
My father was suffering from a bad cold. Nevertheless, he went on a trip.
この本はとても高いのに、それでもいい本だから、よく売れている。
This book is very expensive, yet it is selling well, because it is a good book.
彼はとても忙しいのに、それでもジョギングを一日も欠かさない。
He is very busy, yet he does not miss jogging even a day.
A: そのオーバー、高いねえ。 B: それでも買うつもり？
A: This overcoat is expensive, isn't it? B: But do you intend to buy it?

Formation

(i) Sentence1(しかし) それでもSentence2
悪い天気だった。(しかし) それでも私達は出かけたThe weather was bad. Nevertheless we went out
(ii) Sentence2{が/けれど(も)/のに}、それでもSentence2
悪い天気だった{が/けれど(も)/のに}、それでも私達は出かけたThe weather was bad. Nevertheless we went out

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