接続・逆接N1

〜とはいえ

although... / even though... / nevertheless...

Structure

普通形 + とはいえ

Explanation

Plain form + とはいえ: although the first clause, in reality...; concessive.

Examples

便利とはいえ、電子機器に頼りすぎるのは心配だ。

Convenient though it is, relying too much on electronics is worrying.

若いとはいえ、もう大人の自覚を持つべきだ。

Young as you are, you should already have adult awareness.

Note

Synonymous with とはいうものの/といえども; points out a difference from expectation.

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