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JLPT N1 Grammar

とはいえ

N1逆接

N1 · 逆接 · 句子plain form + とはいえ

nevertheless; although

句子plain form + とはいえ

Acknowledges the first fact while presenting a contrasting or supplementary following point.

More formal than でも and common in written explanation and calm contrast.

機能は増えた。とはいえ、操作が複雑になっては意味がない。

The features increased. Nevertheless, it is meaningless if operation becomes complicated.

Do not confuse it with a simple concessive condition; it often connects to previous context and turns contrastively.

First nod in acknowledgment, then gently turn to another side.

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