こそあれ
(Koso are)
although having / although X is the case.
Connection rules
- ＋Noun / plain form + こそあれ.
- ＋Literary / archaic concessive — 'although X, Y'.
- ＋Very formal — rare in casual speech.
Examples
1.
違いこそあれ、目的は同じだ。
Chigai koso are, mokuteki wa onaji da.
Although there are differences, the goal is the same.
「although having / although X is the case」
2.
困難こそあれ、諦めない。
Konnan koso are, akirame nai.
Although there are difficulties, I won't give up.
「although having / although X is the case」