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A1 Conjunction

とは()though, although, be that as it may, nonetheless

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Conjunction

      1.

      though, although, be that as it may, nonetheless

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    とは言え 【とはいえ】

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      (かれ)()せていない。とは()え、(ふと)ってもいない。

      He is not skinny. However, he is not fat either. {though, although, be that as it may, nonetheless}

      • N1

      この会社(かいしゃ)規模(きぼ)(ちい)さいとは()え、知名度(ちめいど)十分(じゅうぶん)にある。

      Although this company is small in scale, it nonetheless has sufficient recognition. {though, although, be that as it may, nonetheless}

      • N1

      (ぼく)はその(あん)賛成(さんせい)ではありません。とはいえ反対(はんたい)でもありません。

      I do not agree with that proposal. Be that as it may, I am not against it either. {though, although, be that as it may, nonetheless}

      • N1

      彼女(かのじょ)はしっかりスピーチをしている。とは()えまだ子供(こども)で、可愛(かわい)らしい。

      She is giving a solid speech. Be that as it may, she is still a child and adorable. {though, although, be that as it may, nonetheless}

      • N1

      いくら彼女(かのじょ)才能(さいのう)があるとは()え、その傲慢(ごうまん)態度(たいど)許容(きょよう)できるものではない。

      Although she may be talented, her arrogant attitude is unacceptable nonetheless. {though, although, be that as it may, nonetheless}

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