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N2contrastacknowledgment

～とはいえ (to wa ie) - Although / Even though

[Verb/Adjective plain form] + とはいえ

Quick answer

[Verb/Adjective plain form] + とはいえ means "Although / Even though / Having said that". As a N2 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Meaning

Although / Even though / Having said that

Explanation

Acknowledges something but presents contrasting information.

Examples

春とはいえ、まだ寒い日がある。
はるとはいえ、まださむいひがある。
Although it's spring, there are still cold days.
春—Spring寒—Cold日—Day
便利とはいえ、高すぎる。
べんりとはいえ、たかすぎる。
Although it's convenient, it's too expensive.
便—Convenience利—Profit

Practice this grammar

[Verb/Adjective plain form] + とはいえ

Which sentence correctly uses "～とはいえ (to wa ie) - Although / Even though"?

Vocabulary from these examples

利ProfitN3便ConvenienceN3寒ColdN3便Service春Spring日Day日Day

Last updated Jul 4, 2026