といえども (toiedomo)

Meaning & usage

といえども follows a noun or a plain-form adjective/verb and means that even in that case, the statement still holds. It is a formal, written-style expression, often used in proverbs and set phrases.

Example sentences 4

1. 親友しんゆうといえども、その友情ゆうじょうを維持いじする努力どりょくが必要ひつようである。

   Even good friends should make an effort to keep up their friendship.

2. 君の指摘、中らずといえども遠からずだね。

   Your point may be a little off target, but it certainly is close.

3. 彼は隣人といえども、私はよく知りません。

   Even though he is my neighbour, I did not know him well.

4. 貧しいといえども彼女は幸せだ。

   Though she is poor, she is happy.