Contradicting with 〜つつも
Grammar: Reason and Cause » 〜つつも
〜つつも contrasts what someone knows or feels with what they actually do: “although” or “even while”. The first clause sets up the conflict, and the second gives the action.
The feeling portion often uses a verb such as:
- 思う
- 知る
- 気になる
- 気にする
- 感じる
- 言う
Further Reading
- [JLPT/N2文法]14-4つつ（も）[ゆみせんせい] (youtube.com)
Examples
That said, she'll still show her homework with 〜つつも
Grammar Explanation: Contradicting with 〜つつも
As summer break is half over, talk of summer homework comes up. Yukari says she won’t let Mina copy off of hers.
- ミナ:
- 「まぁそんなこと言いつつ最後には見せてくれるよね」
- “Well, even though she says that, she'll show it to me in the end, you know.”
- サナエ:
- 「学級委員長だしね」
- “She is the class representative, after all.”
Supplemental Examples
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