それにつけても

expression

even so; be that as it may; still

A set phrase used to acknowledge a preceding statement while introducing a related but contrasting or additional thought. Often used in conversation or informal writing.

• 今日きょうは雨あめが降ふっている。それにつけても、出でかけなければならない。

  It's raining today. Even so, I have to go out.

• 彼かれはよく遅ち刻こくする。それにつけても、仕し事ごとはきちんとしている。

  He is often late. Be that as it may, he does his work properly.