「～とはいえ」- Expression of Contrast

Explanation

とはいえとはいえ is a Japanese grammatical structure used to express contrast or contradiction. It is similar in meaning to "although" or "even though," indicating that while a certain situation appears to be true, the reality is different. It is formed by attaching とはいえ to the plain form of verbs, adjectives, or nouns.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb Plain Form + とはいえ	Verb Plain Form	Indicates that while a situation appears to be true, the reality is different.
Adjective Plain Form + とはいえ	Adjective Plain Form	Indicates that while a situation appears to be true, the reality is different.
Noun + とはいえ	Noun	Indicates that while a situation appears to be true, the reality is different.

Basic Usage

とはいえとはいえ is often used to connect two contrasting facts. Its core function is to acknowledge the validity of the first statement while introducing a contradictory second statement. This usage is very common in everyday conversations and written texts.

Examples

• 春はるになったとはいえとはいえ、まだまだ寒さむい日ひが続つづいている。
• Haru ni natta to wa ie, madamada samui hi ga tsuzuite iru.
• Although it has become spring, cold days continue.
  

• 彼かれは学生がくせいだとはいえとはいえ、仕事しごとを探さがすのに忙いそがしい。
• Kare wa gakusei da to wa ie, shigoto o sagasu no ni isogashii.
• Although he is a student, he is busy looking for a job.
  

Summary

とはいえとはいえ is a very useful Japanese grammatical structure for expressing contrast and contradiction. Understanding and using this expression appropriately will help achieve more natural and precise communication.