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Although のにN41 rule

のに: although, even though

のに marks a contrast that surprises or disappoints the speaker — a nuance が does not carry.

Also known asnoniのにalthough japaneseeven though

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~のに、…のに — although / even though
Although のに

Contrary to expectation: “although A, (unexpectedly) B”.

約束したのに、彼は 来ませんでした。

やくそくしたのに、かれは きませんでした。

Even though he promised, he didn't come.

のに joins two clauses where the second is contrary to what the first leads you to expect, often with a nuance of surprise, dissatisfaction or regret. Na-adj/noun add な: 元気なのに.

In the textbooksMinna II, lesson 45