とはいえ
とはいえ
conjunction
although, having said that, that being said
1.
although, having said that
Introduces a contrasting point while acknowledging the preceding statement. Similar to 'that being said' or 'nevertheless'.
簡単だとはいえ、油断は禁物だ。
Although it's easy, one shouldn't let their guard down.
子供とはいえ、その発言は許せない。
Even though they're a child, that remark is unacceptable.
安いとはいえ、品質は悪くない。
Although it's cheap, the quality isn't bad.
成功したとはいえ、まだ課題は多い。
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.
PATTERNS:
- [noun] + とはいえ (子供とはいえ)
- [i-adjective] + とはいえ (安いとはいえ)
- [na-adjective] + だとはいえ (簡単だとはいえ)
- [verb plain] + とはいえ (成功したとはいえ)
REGISTER: Slightly formal, common in written language and formal speech.
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 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)