Japanese と言えども といえども grammar toiedomo
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Japanese と言えども といえども grammar toiedomo
JLPT level: N1
Formation:
Ｎ／Ｖる＋と言えども
Meaning and how to use:
Expressing the meaning “though, even though…” This structure is used when a person has enough capacity and normal can do things in scope but the reality might be opposite to it.
Example:
1. 教師と言えども、ときどきミスをすることもある。
kyoushi to iedomo, tokidoki misu wo suru kotomo aru
even being a teacher, she/she sometimes made mistakes
2. 親友と言えども、個人の個性と趣味を尊重されなきゃならない。
Shinyuu to iedomo, kojin no kosei to shumi o sonchou sa renakya naranai.
Despite being close friends, they must respect the interests and personalities of individuals.
3. そんなに元気な山田さんと言えども、風邪がかかったよ。
Sonnani genkina Yamada-san to iedomo, kaze ga kakatta yo.
Even though Yamada is so healthy, he had a cold.
4. 大きい社会の社長と言えども、間違った命令を出すときもある。
Ookii shakai no shachō to iedomo, machigatta meirei o dasu toki mo aru.
Despite being a big company director, he sometimes gives the wrong order.
5. 親と言えども、ときどき子供の権利を影響することもする。
Oya to iedomo, tokidoki kodomo no kenri o eikyou suru koto mo suru.
Despite being parents, they sometimes violate the children’s interest.
Related structures:
ても temo
Ref : tuhoconline
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