JLPT N5 Grammar Point: いくら 〜ても
This JLPT N5 grammar point explains how to use いくら 〜ても correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.
Pattern
- いくら + Vて形 + も
- いくら + adj + くても / でも
Explanation
Used to say 'no matter how much' or 'no matter how'. Expresses that the result does not change despite the degree.
Usage
Often used to stress the limit or persistence of a result regardless of effort or degree.
Formation
'いくら' + verb/adjective in ても form
Examples
いくら練習しても、まだ上手になりません。
いくられんしゅうしても、まだじょうずになりません。No matter how much I practice, I still don't get better.
いくら安くても、品質が悪ければ買いません。
いくらやすくても、ひんしつがわるければかいません。No matter how cheap it is, I won’t buy it if the quality is bad.