What does たとえ mean?
たとえ is a Japanese adverb meaning “even if” in English. It is written as たとえ in hiragana, and tatoe in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
NoteUsually paired with ても (たとえ雨でも = even if it rains).
Example sentences
たとえ雨が降っても行きます。
I'll go even if it rains.
たとえ失敗しても後悔しない。
Even if I fail, I won't regret it.