Although: 〜のに
Learn how 〜のに expresses an unexpected result or contrast, often with a feeling of surprise or disappointment.
Core idea
〜のに means 'although' or 'even though' and often signals that the result is surprising, disappointing, or against expectation.
薬を飲んだのに、まだ頭が痛いです。
Even though I took medicine, my head still hurts.
The second clause goes against the speaker's expectation.
日曜日なのに、会社へ行かなければなりません。
Even though it's Sunday, I have to go to work.
なのに follows a noun and highlights disappointment.
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