How do you say "Even if someone is shot" in Japanese?

"Even if someone is shot" in Japanese is "誰かが撃たれても". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "誰かが撃たれても" mean in English?

"誰かが撃たれても" means "Even if someone is shot" in English. Usage tip: [撃たれても] (utaretemo) implies an ongoing consequence despite the action.

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How to Say ‘Even if someone is shot’ in Japanese

誰かが撃たれても

だれかがうたれても

💬 Usage Tip: [撃たれても] (utaretemo) implies an ongoing consequence despite the action.

🇯🇵 In Japan: The concept of enduring hardship despite adverse events is a common narrative theme in Japanese media.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

誰だれ

[dare]

someone

Refers to an unspecified or unknown person.

Example

誰かが撃たれても、恐れるな。

Even if someone gets shot, don't be afraid.

かか

[ka]

question particle

Used to create a yes/no question in informal speech.

Example

行くか？

Shall we go?

がが

[ga]

subject marker

Particle indicating the subject of the sentence.

Example

犬が吠えた。

The dog barked.

撃たうた

[uta]

shot

Refers to the act of being hit or fired upon.

Example

標的が撃たれた。

The target was shot.

れれ

[re]

passive form

Indicates passive voice in Japanese.

Example

手紙が書かれた。

The letter was written.

てて

[te]

marks completion

Indicates completion of an action.

Example

掃除を終えた。

Finished cleaning.

もも

[mo]

even if

Denotes something happening even if the condition changes.

Example

雨が降っても行く。

I will go even if it rains.

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