just because, even though

Intermediate

20-25 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates that the preceding reason is not sufficient justification.

[Sentence] + からといって

暑いからといって、冷房をつけすぎるな。

Atsui kara to itte, reibou wo tsukesugiru na.

Just because it's hot, don't use the AC too much.

金持ちだからといって、幸せとは限らない。

Kanemochi da kara to itte, shiawase to wa kagiranai.

Just because someone is rich doesn't mean they're happy.

Often followed by negative statements.

～からこそ

precisely because, for that very reason

～といっても

even though I say, although

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Practice with contrasting statements.

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