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JLPT N4 Grammar: のに (noni) In Order To

The particle “のに” in Japanese grammar is used to express contrast or disappointment in a situation, often translated as “even though” or “despite.”

Form

Verb のに

NOUN なのに

Examples

1. 彼は若いのにしっかりしてるね。 He is responsible even though he is young.  
2. 無理って言ったのにまだやるの？ Even though I said it was impossible, you’re still going to do it?  
3. 通常届くのに一週間かかります。 Normally, it takes one week to arrive.
4. 子供を育てるのにはお金がかかる。 It costs a lot to raise children.  
5. 彼の言葉は空虚なものに感じられる His words seemed to be empty.  
6. 手紙が届くのに三日かかりました。 It took three days for the letter to arrive.  
7. 服を買うのにあれこれ迷いました。 I couldn’t decide what clothes to buy.  
8. 留学するのに十分なお金を貯めた。 I saved enough money to study abroad.  
9. 計算するのに、時間がかかります。 It will take some time to calculate.  
10. この記事を読むのに１０日かかった。 It took me ten days to read this article.