even though I say, although

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Provides a correction or limitation to what was just said.

[Sentence] + といっても

日本語ができるといっても、まだ初級レベルだ。

Nihongo ga dekiru to ittemo, mada shokyuu reberu da.

Even though I say I can speak Japanese, I'm still at beginner level.

運動したといっても、散歩しただけだ。

Undou shita to ittemo, sanpo shita dake da.

Even though I say I exercised, I just took a walk.

Used to clarify or downplay previous statement.

～からといって

just because, even though

～とはいえ

even so, although, that said

～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 qualifying statements.

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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