Particle - でも - Even - even

でも is a particle (originating from te-form of です and the particle も (also) ) meaning "even".
When it is used at the start of the sentence (as a conjunction), it means But or However.

It can be combined with interrogative words, such as (What), (Who) to get the meaning "any". For example: 何でも (Anything), 誰でも (Anyone).

Sample sentences

  • どんな雑誌でも結構です
    Any magazine will do
  • お茶でも飲みますか
    Do you want any tea?

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