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のに
Expresses although or even though, often with a nuance of surprise or dissatisfaction. It attaches to the plain form of verbs and adjectives.
Examples in context
たかいのに、かいました。
Although it was expensive, I bought it.
べんきょうしたのに、わすれました。
Although I studied, I forgot.
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