✨ Basic Meaning
🎯 Primary Function
📋 Grammar Structure
🎭 Usage Contexts
Can be used in more formal speeches or written statements to emphasize a firm commitment, but the nuance of “even if it means something extreme” makes it less common in general polite conversation unless the situation warrants such strong resolve.
Very common in informal conversations when expressing personal determination or strong resolve.
Frequently seen in newspaper articles, novels, and essays to describe a character’s or a group’s strong resolve.
Used naturally in spoken Japanese when expressing strong personal will or urging someone to do something with strong resolve.
💡 Common Applications
📌 Important Points
⚠️ Common Mistakes
🏛️ Cultural Context
🔍 Subtle Differences
📝 Conjugation Notes
Always attaches to the て-form of verbs.
🔊 Pronunciation Tips
The 「てでも」 part is pronounced smoothly, almost like “tedemo.” The emphasis is often on the determined action itself.
🧠 Memory Tips
Think of it as “「て」 (doing X) + 「でも」 (even so, despite that) = even if it means doing X, I will.” Imagine someone pushing through a wall “even if it means breaking it down.”

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