～といっても JLPT N3 Neutral
〜to ittemo
Express the meaning 'even though', 'although', 'but'.
"Even though X is true, don't over-assume" - tempers/qualifies a preceding statement, not a plain contrast.
Formation
Verb-casual + といっても, い-Adjective + といっても, な-Adjective + だといっても, Noun + だといっても
Explanation
The ～といっても grammar point is used to show a contrast or clarify that 'even though' something is the case, it does not necessarily lead to the expected result. It can be translated as 'even though', 'although', or 'but'.
Example sentences
彼は有名だといっても、みんなに知られているわけではありません。
Even though he's famous, it doesn't mean everyone knows him.
Kare wa yuumei da to ittemo, minna ni shirarete iru wake de wa arimasen.
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Although this soup is spicy, it's just right for me.
Kono suupu wa karai to ittemo, watashi ni wa choudo ii desu.
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She's young, and although she has some experience, she's still a newcomer.
Kanojo wa wakai desu ga, keiken ga aru to ittemo, mada shinjin desu.
このレストランは高いだといっても、美味しい料理が食べられるので価値があります。
Even though this restaurant is expensive, it's worth it because you can enjoy delicious dishes.
Kono resutoran wa takai da to ittemo, oishii ryouri ga taberareru node kachi ga arimasu.