This means 'even if' or 'even for'. You use it to agree with something first. Then you say something different or ask a question.
Noun + にしてもPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + にしてもPrimary
い-Adjective + にしてもPrimary
な-Adjective + にしてもPrimary
This means 'even if' or 'even for'. You use it to agree with something first. Then you say something different or ask a question.
子供にしても、そのくらいのことは分かりますよ。
Even a child understands that much.
彼が来ると言ったにしても、本当に現れるかどうかは疑問だ。
Even if he said he'd come, it's doubtful whether he'll actually show up.
参加しないにしても、一言連絡するのがマナーだろう。
Even if you don't participate, it's proper manners to let them know.
いくら安いにしても、品質の悪いものは買いたくない。
No matter how cheap it is, I don't want to buy something of poor quality.
どんなに便利にしても、値段が高すぎれば売れないだろう。
No matter how convenient it is, it probably won't sell if the price is too high.
This is more neutral than similar phrases. '〜にせよ' is more formal. '〜にしろ' and '〜にしたって' are more casual. '〜としても' is like 'even if', but for stronger guesses. This phrase can be used for things you already know are true.
Don't use this when the second part is a normal result of the first part. For example, you cannot say, "Even if it rained, the road got wet." This is because wet roads are normal after rain.
Use this when you want to say "even if" something is true. It shows you accept a point. Then you say something different or ask a question.
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