JLPT N1

～としたところで

Even if ~ (it's the case that)

Structure

Plain form (Noun/な-adj + だ) + としたところで

How it works

This expression is used to indicate that even when a certain situation or premise is assumed, the outcome or conclusion will not change significantly, suggesting a limited impact or lack of power.

Examples

頑張ったとしたところで、結果は同じだろう。

Even if I did my best, the result would probably be the same.

Common mistakes

Using it interchangeably with simply '～ても' or '～としても' when the nuance of futility or limited effect on the outcome is not intended.

Tip

Imagine someone shrugging their shoulders and saying 'even if I did X, it wouldn't change Y.'

More JLPT N1 grammar

いかんによらずをもってをものともせずともなるとであれたりとも~ないに足る極まりない

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