〜とはいうものの

Pattern: 〜とはいうものの
Level: N1
Reading: とはいうものの
Meaning: although it is said that, despite
Attaches to: Clause (plain form)
Nuance & register: Acknowledges a fact but introduces a conflicting reality.
Example: 春とはいうものの、まだ寒い。
Easily confused with: 〜とはいえ (shorter) vs 〜とはいうものの (emphatic)