とはいうものの

とはいうものの
conjunction
having said that, although, nevertheless
formalwrittengrammatical
1. having said that, although
Introduces a contrasting point while fully acknowledging the preceding statement. Emphasizes that despite what was said, there is still an important counter-point.
約束(やくそく)したとはいうものの、実行(じっこう)できるか不安(ふあん)だ。
Although I promised, I'm worried whether I can actually do it.
経験(けいけん)があるとはいうものの、まだまだ未熟(みじゅく)だ。
Although I have experience, I'm still inexperienced.
春(はる)だとはいうものの、まだ寒(さむ)い日(ひ)が続(つづ)く。
Although it's spring, cold days continue.
賛成(さんせい)だとはいうものの、条件(じょうけん)がある。
Although I agree, there are conditions.

Grammar: とはいうものの follows nouns, adjectives, or verb plain forms. It acknowledges the preceding statement more emphatically than とはいえ before introducing a contrasting point.

Common patterns

  • [noun] + だとはいうものの
  • [i-adjective] + とはいうものの
  • [na-adjective] + だとはいうものの
  • [verb plain] + とはいうものの

Register: Formal, common in written language and speeches.

COMPARISON WITH とはいえ:

  • とはいえ: More concise, slightly less emphatic
  • とはいうものの: More emphatic, acknowledges the first point more fully before contrasting

Similar words

Related Words

Related: とはいえ
Related: それにしても
Compare: といっても (although I say)
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Added 2026.1.17 17:22 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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