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Japanese Particle のに (noni)
The particle のに is used for: Conjunction / Contrast (Even though / Despite) (JLPT N3). The conjunctive particle 'のに' (noni) expresses a contrast or contradiction between the expected result and reality, conveying surprise or regret.
Context Example
勉強した[のに]、不合格でした。
Benkyou shita noni, fugoukaku desu.
Even though I studied, I failed. (Role: Regretful Contrast)
Which particle matches the function "Conjunction / Contrast (Even though / Despite)" (e.g. inside "勉強した[ ]、不合格でした。")?
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