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JLPT N1 Grammar

こそあれ

N1Contrast / Concession

N1 · Contrast / Concession · noun + こそあれ

although there is; even though

noun + こそあれ

こそあれ admits the preceding point but emphasizes the following judgment.

It is written style and often followed by a negative or contrasting evaluation.

不安こそあれ、計画を中止する理由はない。

Although there is anxiety, there is no reason to cancel the plan.

Do not treat it as ordinary が; こそ emphasizes concession.

Admit A, but A is not the main point.

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