といっても

といっても
expression
although I say; even though; that said
grammatical
1. although I say; even though; that said
Used after a statement to qualify or downplay it, indicating that the reality is less impressive or different from what the listener might expect.
料理(りょうり)といっても、カレーだけだ。
I say 'cooking,' but it's just curry.
日本語(にほんご)ができるといっても、簡単(かんたん)な会話(かいわ)だけです。
Even though I say I can speak Japanese, it's just simple conversation.
庭(にわ)があるといっても、花(はな)を一(ひと)つ二(ふた)つ植(う)えられるくらいの小(ちい)さなスペースだ。
Although I say we have a garden, it's just a small space where you can plant one or two flowers.

Usage

Common in both spoken and written Japanese. The speaker first states something, then immediately qualifies it to manage expectations or add nuance. The pattern is: [statement] + といっても + [qualification].

Common patterns

Similar words

  • とはいえ: that said, nevertheless — more formal, used to introduce a contrasting point
  • とはいうものの: having said that — more formal and literary version of the same idea

Related Words

Synonym: とはいえ (formal)
Compare: とはいうものの (having said that)
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Added 2026.3.17 9:13 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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