というのに
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling と言うのに
even though; despite; when
Meanings
Expression
even though; despite; when
Example sentences
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Though it's now January, it's warm like early spring.
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The girl writes a good hand though she is still only ten.
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Strange to say, all the lights in the house were on, though no one was at home.
たった一センチで酔っ払いますか!健介は酒豪だったと言うのに。
You get drunk on just one centimeter? And Kensuke was such a heavy drinker.
試験はもうすぐだというのに、彼は勉強をやり終えることができなかった。
He could not get through his work, though the examination was near.