〜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

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