さりとて

さりとて · saritote

JLPT N1

Meaning

however, nevertheless, even so, be that as it may

Examples

• その仕事は困難だった。さりとて、彼はやり遂げた。 — That task was difficult. Nevertheless, he completed it.
• それは些細な間違いだ。さりとて、注意は必要だ。 — It's a minor mistake. Even so, caution is necessary.
• 彼は裕福だ。さりとて、質素な生活を送っている。 — He is wealthy. Nevertheless, he lives a simple life.