What does the Eiken word "Despite" mean?

The Eiken word "Despite" (preposition (前置詞)) means "〜にもかかわらず". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "Despite"?

Yes, a practical example is: "Despite the heavy rain, we decided to go for a walk." which translates in Japanese as "激しい雨にもかかわらず、私たちは散歩に行くことにした。".

Eiken Grade Pre-2

preposition (前置詞)

Despite

💡 Usage & Nuance: 譲歩を表す重要単語です。文頭や文中でよく使われ、Eikenでは文脈理解が問われます。

Despite the heavy rain, we decided to go for a walk.

激しい雨にもかかわらず、私たちは散歩に行くことにした。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "Despite"

_____ the cold weather, she only wore a light jacket.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「寒い天気にもかかわらず」という意味になるように、Despiteが適切です。
English: Despite is the correct choice to express 'in spite of the cold weather'.

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