とはいえ

とはいえ
conjunction
although, having said that, that being said
formalwrittengrammatical
1. although, having said that
Introduces a contrasting point while acknowledging the preceding statement. Similar to 'that being said' or 'nevertheless'.
簡単(かんたん)だとはいえ、油断(ゆだん)は禁物(きんもつ)だ。
Although it's easy, one shouldn't let their guard down.
子供(こども)とはいえ、その発言(はつげん)は許(ゆる)せない。
Even though they're a child, that remark is unacceptable.
安(やす)いとはいえ、品質(ひんしつ)は悪(わる)くない。
Although it's cheap, the quality isn't bad.
成功(せいこう)したとはいえ、まだ課題(かだい)は多(おお)い。
Having said that we succeeded, there are still many challenges.

Grammar: とはいえ follows nouns, adjectives, or verb plain forms. It acknowledges the preceding statement while introducing a contrasting or qualifying point.

Common patterns

Register: Slightly formal, common in written language and formal speech.

Similar words

  • とはいうものの: Having said that (more emphatic)
  • しかし: However (more direct contrast)
  • とはいえ: Although (acknowledging while contrasting)
  • ただし: However, provided that (adds condition)

Related Words

Related: とはいうものの
Compare: しかし
Synonym: といっても (colloquial)
Compare: 但(ただ)し (However, provided that)
Related: それにしても (even so)
Compare: ものの (although)
Compare: もっとも (however)
Compare: そうは言(い)っても (having said that)
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Added 2026.1.17 17:22 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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