のに

(Noni)

Expresses contrast or unexpectedness, often with a feeling of regret or dissatisfaction.

Connection rules

一生懸命いっしょうけんめい勉強べんきょうしたのに、試験しけんに落おちました。

Isshoukenmei benkyou shi ta noni, shiken ni ochi mashi ta.

Even though I studied hard, I failed the exam.

「Disappointment after grades」

日曜日にちようびなのに、仕事しごとをしなければなりません。

Nichiyoubi na noni, shigoto wo shi nakere ba nari mase n.

Although it is Sunday, I have to work.

「Working on the weekend」

Even though it's Sunday, I have to work.

___、仕事をしなければなりません。

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