JLPT N2

～と言っても

Although I say; even if I say

Structure

Plain form + と言っても

How it works

～と言っても is used to acknowledge a previous statement but then qualify it by expressing a limitation, a surprise, or a truth that contrasts with the initial impression.

Examples

日本語が話せると言っても、日常会話くらいです。

Although I say I can speak Japanese, it's only about daily conversation level.

Common mistakes

Confusing it with simple 'although' conjunctions. It specifically reacts to and qualifies a stated fact.

Tip

Imagine someone saying something, and you're adding a 'but actually...' to clarify or limit the scope of their statement.

More JLPT N2 grammar

に伴いにかけてにかわってにもかかわらずに限りに限らずをはじめを中心に

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