と言いって

expression

however; that said; having said that

Used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement after a previous remark. Often appears as そうかと言って or かと言って. The 'because' gloss reflects a related concessive use, but the core function is contrastive.

• 彼かれは頭あたまがいい。と言いって、性せい格かくがいいわけではない。

  He's smart. However, that doesn't mean he has a good personality.

• この店みせは安やすい。かと言いって、味あじが悪わるいわけでもない。

  This restaurant is cheap. That said, the food doesn't taste bad either.