Japanese とは言え tohaie とはいえ grammar
Let’s learn Japanese とは言え tohaie とはいえ grammar tohaie :
JLPT level : N1
Formation :
Ｎ／Ａな（だ）＋とはいえ
Ａい／Ｖ＋とはいえ
Meaning and how to use :
1. Ｎ／Ａな（だ）＋とはいえ
Ａい／Ｖ＋とはいえ
Expressing the meaning “though…./even though….”. This structure is used in case the outcome of the incident contradicts the original expectations and hope.
Example:
辛い食べ物が大好きだとは言え、こんなに多い辛い食べ物ならちょっといやだ。
Tsurai tabemono ga daisukida to wa ie, konna ni ooi tsurai tabemononara chotto iyada.
Even though I like spicy food, many of these spicy stuff are a bit boring
仕事が忙しいとは言え、毎夜親友と飲み会を開くなんて認められない。
Shigoto ga isogashii to wa ie, maiyo shinyuu to nomikai wo hiraku nante mitome rarenai.
Although you are busy with work, having a drinking party with friend every night is not acceptable.
そちらは危険なところだとは言え、彼女は無事に入ったり出たりするんだ。
Sochira wa kiken na tokoroda to wa ie, kanojo wa buji ni haittari de tari suru nda.
Even though that place was a dangerous, she was still safe.
2. Expressing the meaning “… but …/however…”.This word often starts the sentence, plays the role of connecting the two sentences. Used in case the outcome of the incident contradicts the original wishes or predictions.
Examples:
小さくても自分の家がほしいと彼が言った。とは言え、家を買った後、もう小さい家がちょっと不便だと言った。
Chiisakute mo jibun no ie ga hoshii to kare ga itta. To wa ie,ie wo katta nochi, mou chiisai ie ga chotto fubenda to itta.
He said that he wanted his own home even though it was small. However, after buying a house, he said that the house was a bit inconvenient.
この仕事が成功すれば、好きなことが自由にできる。とは言え、成功した後、何もしたくなくなった。
Kono shigoto ga seikou sureba, sukina koto ga jiyuu ni dekiru. To wa ie, seikou shita nochi, nani mo shitakunaku natta.
If this work is successful, I can freely do what I like. However after succeeding, I don’t want to do anything.
父は酒が健康によくないと言われました。とはいえ、父は毎日飲んています。
Chichi wa sake ga kenkou ni yokunai to iwa remashita. To wa ie, chichi wa mainichi nonte imasu.
My father was told that alcohol is not good for health. But he drinks every day.
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