といっても
(To i te mo)
Used to clarify or qualify a statement by saying 'although I said X, the reality is...'
Connection rules
- ＋Verb/Adjective (Plain form) + といても
- ＋Noun + といっても
Examples
1.
料理ができるといっても、卵焼きぐらいですよ。
Ryouri ga dekiru to i te mo, tamagoyaki gurai desu yo.
Even though I said I can cook, it is only things like rolled omelets.
「Modest chef」
2.
四月から忙しいといっても、週末は暇です。
Shigatsu kara isogashii to i te mo, shuumatsu ha hima desu.
Although I said I am busy from April, I am free on weekends.
「Planning a meeting」
Practice
Although I say I can run, it's only about two kilometers.
毎日___、せいぜい二キロぐらいですよ。
Romaji also accepted