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

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.
便利とはいえ、高すぎる。
べんりとはいえ、たかすぎる。
Aunque es conveniente, es demasiado caro.

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"?

Vocabulario de estos ejemplos

Actualizado el 17 jun 2026