N2contraste
~とはいえ (to wa ie) - Although / Even though
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + とはいえ
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[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.
Significado
Although / Even though / Having said that
Explicación
Acknowledges something but presents contrasting information.
Ejemplos
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。
Aunque es primavera, todavía hay días fríos.
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"?
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Actualizado el 17 jun 2026