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". It is a N2 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills 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.
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.
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"?