といえど

expression

be that as it may; having said that; even so

Concessive expression used to acknowledge a preceding statement while introducing a contrasting or qualifying point. Similar to とは言うものの, but slightly more formal or literary.

See also: とは言うものの

• 彼かれは若わかいと言いえど、経けい験けんは豊ほう富ふだ。

  He may be young, but he has a wealth of experience.

• 難むずかしいと言いえど、挑ちょう戦せんする価か値ちはある。

  Even though it's difficult, it's worth taking on the challenge.