〜とはいえ
- Pattern
- 〜とはいえ
- Level
- N1
- Reading
- とはいえ
- Meaning
- Even though it is true that X, nevertheless Y.
- Attaches to
- Noun / Plain form
- Nuance & register
Formal, used to concede a point.
- Example
春とはいえ、まだまだ寒い。 Even though it is spring, it is still cold.
- Easily confused with
〜といっても