こそあれ

conjunction, particle

although; even though

A formal or literary conjunction meaning 'although' or 'even though'. It follows a noun or the stem of a verb/adjective, often in the pattern ～こそあれ, and is used to concede a point while emphasizing a contrast. Common in written or formal speech.

• 苦く労ろうこそあれ、やりがいはある。

  Although it's hard work, it's rewarding.

• 多た少しょうの違ちがいこそあれ、基き本ほん的てきな考かんがえ方かたは同おなじだ。

  Although there are some differences, the basic idea is the same.