文法 #50 譲歩を表す副詞節

[接続詞の種類]
  • Though he had studied hard for this test, he failed to get an A.
  • Although I was tired, I did my best.
  • The phone woke me up, even though it wasn't very loud.
  • Angry as he was, he couldn't help smiling.
  • I’m going out tomorrow even if it’s raining.
  • Even though we have the money, we don’t want to live in a big house.
  • Don't open the door, no matter who comes.
  • No matter which you choose, he will be satisfied with it.
  • No matter where you go in the world, remember where you came from and where you are going.
  • No matter when you start, it is important that you do not stop after starting.
  • I'm determined to visit Finland no matter what it costs.
  • No matter how hard it is, just keep going because you only fail when you give up.
  • No matter whether you believe in luck or chance, the final decision is from yourself.
  • While I think it is useful, I don’t need it.
  • He needs you right now, whether he knows it or not.
※no matter who → whoever といった書き換えができるが、whoever は関係代名詞として機能するため、ここでは扱わない。whenever と wherever はそれぞれ時と場所で扱っている。

[譲歩の as]
  • Unlikely as it might seem, I’m tired too.
  • Improbable as it seems, it's still true.
  • Much as I respect him, I still have to disagree with him on this point.
  • Try as he might, he couldn't do it.
※これらの as は接続詞として扱うことが多いが、実際は Though it is as といった単語が省略されていると考えることができる。その場合、これらの as は様態の接続詞である。

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