Conjunction (used in writing and formal speech only) (Intermediate ㊥ 199)
A disjunctive conjunction used normally in written Japanese with the meaning of 'although'.
Equivalent: Although; even though; nevertheless
| (i) {Vます/Vてい} | ながら(も) | |
| ながら(も) | Although someone says ~ | |
| 分かっていながら(も) | Although someone understands something/someone | |
| (ii) {Adjective い informal/Adjective な stem/Noun} | ながら(も) | |
| 大きいながら(も) | Although something is big | |
| 静かながら(も) | Although something/someone is quiet | |
| 子供ながら(も) | Although someone is a child |
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