〜とはいえ
Formation
N1ConcessionFormal/Stiff
Meaning
Used to acknowledge a fact or condition expressed in the first part of the sentence, while introducing a contrasting point, an exception, or a nuanced perspective in the second part. It is more formal than 'to ittemo'.
Examples
解決したとはいえ、まだいくつかの問題が残っている。
Even though it is resolved, some problems still remain.
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