でも

Reading

Kana: でも

Romaji: demo

Definitions

conj

1

but; however; though; nevertheless; still; yet; even so

prt

2

even

3

however; no matter how; even if; even though

4

... or something

5

either ... or ...; neither ... nor ...

Note: as 〜でも〜でも

pref

6

pseudo-; quack; in-name-only

Note: before an occupation, etc.

7

for lack of anything better to do

Note: before an occupation, etc.

See also: でもしか

Example Sentences

問題(もんだい)でも？

➥What's the matter?

でも高(たか)いよ。

➥It's expensive though.

何(なに)でも聞(き)いて！

➥Ask me anything!

何(なに)でもない。

➥Never mind!

美人(びじん)でもある。

➥She's also a beauty.

何(なに)でもないよ。

➥It was nothing.