のに

Reading

Kana: のに

Romaji: noni

Definitions

prt

1

although; when; and yet; despite this; in spite of; even though; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless; for all that; notwithstanding that

2

while

3

if only; I wish

4

I tell you; you should do

5

in order to

Example Sentences

光(ひかり)が世(よ)にやって来(き)た。

➥Light has come into the world.

僕(ぼく)は歩(ある)くのに疲(つか)れたよ。

➥I am tired from walking.

夏服(なつふく)を着(き)ればいいのに。

➥Why don't you wear summer clothes?

言(い)わなきゃいいのに。

➥You should keep your mouth shut.

学(まな)ぶのに年(とし)は関係(かんけい)ない。

➥One is never too old to learn.

雨(あめ)がやめばいいのにな。

➥If only it would stop raining!