This means 'even if' or 'even though'. You use it to say that something is true, but something else is still surprising or not right.
Noun + にしたってPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + にしたって
い-Adjective + にしたって
な-Adjective + にしたって
This means 'even if' or 'even though'. You use it to say that something is true, but something else is still surprising or not right.
子供にしたって、自分の意見くらいあるよ。
Even for a child, they have their own opinions.
いくら急いでいたにしたって、赤信号を無視しちゃだめだろう。
No matter how much of a hurry you were in, you shouldn't have ignored a red light.
いくら安いにしたって、こんなに品質が悪かったら買わないよ。
No matter how cheap it is, I won't buy it if the quality is this bad.
いくら便利にしたって、月額料金が高すぎる。
Even if it's convenient, the monthly fee is too expensive.
プロにしたって、時には失敗することもある。
Even for a professional, there are times when they fail.
This is like にしても. But にしたって is for talking, not writing. It shows stronger feelings, like being annoyed or surprised. It is very similar to としたって.
Don't use this when you want to say something good. For example, you wouldn't say "Even if he came, the party is fun."
Use this when you want to agree with something, but then show a problem. You say "Okay, I get it," but then add a complaint. It's like saying "Even if that's true, this other thing is still bad."
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