ああ見みえても

expression

despite appearances; even though they look that way

Fixed expression used to contrast someone's outward appearance or impression with their actual character or ability. Often followed by a surprising or positive trait.

• ああ見みえても、彼かれはとても優やさしい人ひとだ。

  Despite how he looks, he's a very kind person.

• ああ見みえても、彼かの女じょは実じつは料りょう理りが上手じょうずなんだよ。

  She may not look it, but she's actually a good cook.