とも - Grammar Discussion

even if
no matter

Structure

  • Verb[よう] + とも
  • Verb[なく] + とも
  • なAdj + であろう + とも
  • いAdj[く/かろう] + とも

:warning: 少なくとも is a very common example of this construction which is also used in spoken Japanese.

[used in written Japanese・often appears together with WH words]

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Can someone explain the difference in usage between this form and つつも? Thank you!