although I say, even though I say, that said

Intermediate

20-25 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Introduces a clarification or limitation to what was just said.

[Noun/Verb/Adj plain] + といっても

日本語ができるといっても、まだ初級レベルです。

Nihongo ga dekiru to itte mo, mada shokyuu reberu desu.

Although I say I can speak Japanese, I am still at beginner level.

旅行といっても、近くの温泉に行っただけだ。

Ryokou to itte mo, chikaku no onsen ni itta dake da.

Even though I say trip, I just went to a nearby hot spring.

Used to downplay or clarify previous statement.

～といった

such as, like

～からといって

just because, even though

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Useful for humble expressions and clarifications.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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