とも
Meanings
Particle
1. certainly; of course; to be sure; surely
2. even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); though; although
usu. with volitional verb or adj. stem
3. without even; without so much as
with neg. verb
4. at the (least, earliest, etc.)
after an adverb
Expression
5. also (called); also as
Particle
6. well
sometimes esp. an emphatic form of the particle と
Pitch accent
Top 200
Examples (200 in total)
I don't feel like talking with anyone.
No matter what happens.
I haven't talked to anyone lately.
I can't go, nor do I want to.
I don't want to talk to anybody today.
Are you a teacher or a student?
At least the work is done.
Is this a date, or what?
I don't want to be involved with anyone anymore.
I get along well with all the staff.
Was it a murder or a suicide?
You three are very lucky.
Is it made of wood or metal?
Is it a butterfly or a moth?
Ping pong is also called table tennis.
Is it sweet or sour?
He took a taxi both ways.
Carbon dioxide is also called carbonic gas.
Shall we walk or drive?
Is that a cat or a dog?
Is it a city or a country?
At least they should have a map.
At least I'm older than you.
Whenever you come, you are always welcome.
Is that a bus or a car?
Wherever I go, I won't lose my passion.
It takes an hour to get there, at least.
Are you an American or a European?
Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
Is this a pen or a pencil?
It'll take at least three hours.
Is this beef or pork?
Both of my parents do not play golf.
Are you Chinese or Japanese?
Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
Do you play soccer or rugby?
The ticket will cost not less than 1,000 yen.
Is this the original or a copy?
Is this hay or straw?
Is Tom left-handed or right-handed?
Are kiwis a fruit or a bird?
Are you satisfied or dissatisfied?
Are you a dog person or a cat person?
Did you buy it today or yesterday?
Where did you find it, at school or at home?
I considered changing my job, but in the end I decided not to.
Stay calm whatever happens.
Are you joking, or are you serious?
You are sure to succeed, whatever you do.
He doesn't get along with anybody in the office.
Are you a teacher here or a student?
Do you like green tea or black tea?
Wait, did you say girlfriend or boyfriend?
Do you go by train or by car?
Is this ball yours or hers?
We must finish this work at any cost.
It'll take at least one hour to go there.
Is the meeting today or tomorrow?
The man passed by without so much as glancing at her.
The food wasn't good, but at least it was cheap.
Whoever may oppose my plan, I will carry it out nonetheless.
Whatever the outcome, you must meet the challenge.
Are you for or against the proposal?
Are you traveling by sea or by air?
I don't particularly want to see the game.
We should obey the law no matter what happens.
Is this symptom getting better or worse?
Are you joking or are you serious?
Are the pearls real or fake?
Do you like apples or oranges?
Are you married or are you single?
Wherever you may go, you can't succeed without perseverance.
She had at least four faults.
Is the snake alive or dead?
He will be back by Monday at the latest.
Both countries are now at peace.
That job will take at least ten days.
At least thirty students were absent.
Do you go to school by bus or by train?
Was his name Tom or John?
She must come home by 9 at latest.
It doesn't matter who says so, it's still wrong.
He flirts with every woman he meets.
Is the club gay or straight?
No matter what results may follow, I will carry out my plan.
Did you go to Hawaii or Guam?
Are you here on business or for pleasure?
Is that a cow or a buffalo?
She goes to the beauty salon at least once a week.
Say what you will, I think he is honest.
Which is your book, this one or that one?
No matter who says so, it's not true.
No matter what he says, I'll never believe him again.
He watches at least one movie a day.
We all try to get together at least once a year.
I don't care a damn what people think of me.
No matter what may come, I will do my duty.
Did you break the window on purpose or by accident?
I try to read at least a few pages a day.
Come what may, I shall never change my mind.
"Will you help me with my English homework?" "Certainly."
No matter where you go, I'll follow you.
The Japanese eat rice at least once a day.
Was it a car or a cat I saw?
It is not necessarily true that what the teacher says is always correct.
All three of those men are carpenters.
You'll have to wait at least an hour to get a ticket.
Is Russia part of Europe or Asia?
Is your new coat black or gray?
We must carry out this plan by all means.
Am I handsome or not?
He'll be back by Monday morning at the latest.
Wherever you may go, you may find examples of his evil doings.
I read at least one book every month.
The organization is not connected with any political parties.
Please estimate the losses by Friday at the latest.
They would think the person is modest or lazy.
Do you agree with Mr. Burns or do you agree with Mr. Roland?
Obviously the teacher can understand both English and French.
The man was a fountain of knowledge.
When you type in Japanese, are you using hiragana input, or romaji input?
Whatever game I play with you, you never win.
What will become of the children now that both parents are dead?
I never saw him again, nor did I regret it.
No matter what you say, I am convinced that I am right.
I will help him no matter what you say.
These books are worth reading at least once.
Do you go to school on foot or by bicycle?
What do you drink for breakfast? Tea or coffee?
I don't know whether he'll come by train or by car.
Did you go abroad for pleasure or on business?
Whatever happens, I'll stick to my principles to the bitter end.
We should read at least one book a month.
He was silent for what seemed to me an hour.
I am not rich, nor do I wish to be.
Where do you want to go today? An amusement park, or maybe a movie?
I shall never forget your kindness no matter where I may go.
"Are you a model? Or an actress?" "No. I'm just a student."
Is his failure ascribable to incompetence or to bad luck?
Whatever she may say, I will not attend the meeting.
"Are you a model or an actor?" "No, I'm just a student."
We must sleep at least eight hours a day.
He told me he'd arrive by five at the latest.
Were those men speaking in French or in English?
Is Tom better at swimming or skiing?
Would you rather live in a small town or a big city?
No matter how cold it is outside, the rooms are comfortably heated.
Jim says he goes jogging at least three times a week.
I should finish my homework at least by Monday.
Please check in at least an hour before leaving.
I didn't win, but at least I got a consolation prize.
No matter who says so, I can't believe that.
She says she's not dating anyone now, but I don't believe her.
I understand her, but on the other hand I don't think she's right.
No matter who it was that wrote this book, he's very clever.
The peace talks failed again, with both sides blaming the other for the failure.
It doesn't matter what excuse he gives me, I can't forgive him.
He believed that blacks could win their fight for equal rights without violence.
Whatever happens, please remember I'll stand by you.
Did you say 13 or 30?
I can walk at least two miles.
There were at least 100 people present.
Both buildings burned down.
At least sixty people lost their lives.
She looks at least sixty.
Were you born in the 20th century or in the 21st?
I've read both these books.
At least 49 percent of students go on to university.
Would you like red wine or white wine?
His three children all became musicians.
They have not less than ten children.
It will cost at least 2000 yen to take a taxi.
The camera will cost at least $500.
George weighs at least 70 kilograms.
She isn't young anymore. She's at least 30 years old.
Chestnuts have to be boiled for at least fifteen minutes.
I drink at least three liters of water a day.
The repairs will cost at least 20 pounds.
I go to the library at least once a week.
He washes his car at least once a week.
In February it snows at least every three days.
Last year, I saw at least fifty movies.
This dictionary contains not less than fifty thousand words.
Let the tea steep for at least 5 minutes.
We made friends with at least ten Americans.
Not less than fifty passengers were injured in the traffic accident.
No one has shown up as yet, but we're expecting at least 50 students.
Whichever way you may take, you can get to the station in about ten minutes.
The movie is worth seeing at least two or three times.
Not less than 10 people were arrested for being involved in the riot.
Peter talks with his parents in the United States on the phone at least once a week.
At least 31 people have been killed by the eruption.
On our campus, we have earthquake drills at least once a year.
What are you speaking now? Esperanto, Spanish or Italian?
Mother comes to stay with us at least once a month.
No matter where you may travel, be sure to phone me once a week.
To investigate the incident would take us at least three weeks.
You must not forget to write to your parents at least once a month.
When she was in Los Angeles, she had at least six different jobs.
However tired you may be, you must finish that work today.