とはいうものの
とはいうものの
conjunction
having said that, although, nevertheless
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.
約束したとはいうものの、実行できるか不安だ。
Although I promised, I'm worried whether I can actually do it.
経験があるとはいうものの、まだまだ未熟だ。
Although I have experience, I'm still inexperienced.
春だとはいうものの、まだ寒い日が続く。
Although it's spring, cold days continue.
賛成だとはいうものの、条件がある。
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.
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 EXPRESSIONS:
- とはいえ: Although (shorter, slightly less formal)
- それにしても: Even so, nevertheless
- そうはいっても: Having said that