JLPT N2Words
とはいえ
- Meaning
- 前の内容を一旦認めつつ反対の事柄を続ける
- Explanation
- 「とはいえ」 is a concessive expression that, while granting the preceding content for the moment, goes on to a contrary matter. Rather than "repeating the same thing" or "emphasizing," it introduces content that conflicts with what precedes. "Showing a cause" is done by 「だから」 and the like, a different usage.
Original Japanese explanation
「とはいえ」は前の内容を一旦認めつつ、反対の事柄を続ける逆接の表現です。「同じことを繰り返す」「強調する」のではなく、前と食い違う内容を導きます。「原因を示す」のは「だから」などで、用法が異なります。
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