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とは言うものの (とはいうものの) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression
having said that ; be that as it may ; nevertheless
usually written using kana alone
Concessive conjunction used to acknowledge a preceding statement while introducing a contrasting or qualifying point. Often used in both spoken and written Japanese.
と
過す
ごし
て
いる
。
He is very busy. Having said that, he always spends weekends with his family.
Similar words しかし A simple 'but' or 'however'; とは言うものの is more nuanced, explicitly acknowledging the previous statement before contrasting.
とはいえ Very similar concessive expression, but とは言うものの is slightly more formal and emphatic.
Etymology Phrase composed of と (quotative particle), は (topic particle), 言う (to say), and ものの (concessive conjunction meaning 'although'). Literally 'although one says that...'.
