～と言っても
to ittemo
Although I say; even though it is called
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
Phrase or plain clause + といっても, followed by a qualification or limitation of what was just stated.
Explanation 説明
Qualify something just stated so that the listener does not overestimate it. The following clause often explains that the reality is more limited or different from what the expression suggests. It is not simply any concessive connector.
Examples 例文
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料理ができるといっても、簡単なものだけです。
Although I say I can cook, I can only make simple dishes.
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旅行といっても、隣の町に一泊するだけです。
Although I call it a trip, it is just one night in the next town.
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日本語を勉強したといっても、まだ三か月です。
Although I have studied Japanese, it has only been three months.
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広いといっても、十人が座れるくらいです。
Although I say it is spacious, it only seats about ten people.
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忙しいといっても、昼休みは取れます。
Although I am busy, I can still take a lunch break.
How related patterns differ 比較
と言えば/というと brings up an associated topic. といったら can emphasize an extraordinary degree. といっても qualifies a statement, while というより offers a more accurate description. ということだ reports or summarizes information, unlike evaluative というものだ.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～と言っても | Although I say; even though it is called | 料理ができるといっても、簡単なものだけです。 Although I say I can cook, I can only make simple dishes. |
| ～ということだ | It is reported that; this means that | 事務所の話では、明日の見学会は中止になるということです。 According to the office, tomorrow's tour will be canceled. |
| ～というものだ | That is what one calls; it is fair to say | 困っている人を助ける。それが思いやりというものです。 Helping someone in trouble is what one calls consideration. |
| ～というものでもない | Not necessarily; it is not simply the case that | 値段が高ければよいというものでもありません。 A higher price does not necessarily mean better quality. |
| ～というより | Rather than; more accurately described as | 彼は静かというより、少し緊張しているようです。 He seems a little nervous rather than simply quiet. |
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