こう見みえても

expression

despite appearances; I may not look it, but...

Used to contrast how one appears with a surprising or unexpected fact about oneself. Often followed by a statement that contradicts the speaker's outward impression.

See also: 見える (みえる)

• こう見みえても、昔むかしはスポーツ選せん手しゅだったんです。

  I may not look it, but I used to be an athlete.

• こう見みえても、彼かれは結けっ構こうお酒さけに強つよいんだよ。

  Despite how he looks, he can actually hold his liquor pretty well.