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JLPT N1 Grammar

といえども

N1让步

N1 · 让步 · noun / 句子plain form + といえども

Meaning

even though; even if

Structure

noun / 句子plain form + といえども

Explanation

Acknowledges the first status or fact, but the following still differs from expectation or is not affected by it.

Usage

A formal written expression similar to とはいえ or でも.

Example

専門家といえども、すべての質問に即答できるわけではない。

Even experts cannot answer every question immediately.

Common Mistake

Do not use it in casual speech; it is much more formal than でも.

Memory Tip

The status is strong, but it does not prevent the exception that follows.

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