〜とはいえ

N2

that said / although

Structure

Plain + とはいえ

Explanation

「〜とはいえ」 means "that said / although". Structure: Plain + とはいえ. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

benri to wa ie, kenshou ni wa chuui ga hitsuyou desu.

Convenient as it is, the verification requires caution.

benri to wa ie, henshuu ni wa chuui ga hitsuyou desu.

Convenient as it is, the editing requires caution.

benri to wa ie, tougou ni wa chuui ga hitsuyou desu.

Convenient as it is, the integration requires caution.

benri to wa ie, chuushutsu ni wa chuui ga hitsuyou desu.

Convenient as it is, the extraction requires caution.

benri to wa ie, shiyou ni wa chuui ga hitsuyou desu.

Convenient as it is, the specification requires caution.

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