とはいうものの

とはいうものの · to wa iu mono no

JLPT N1

Meaning

although that is so; be that as it may; having said that; nonetheless; however

Examples

• 彼は経験豊富だ。とはいうものの、まだ若いので油断はできない。 — He is very experienced. Having said that, he is still young, so we cannot be careless.
• この仕事は大変だ。とはいうものの、やりがいがある。 — This job is tough. Nevertheless, it's rewarding.
• 彼は病気で寝込んでいる。とはいうものの、食欲はあるようだ。 — He's sick in bed. Be that as it may, he seems to have an appetite.