といえども (to-iedomo): Even though; even
～といえども (to-iedomo)
Meaning
Even though; even
Formation and usage
N／plain clause + といえども
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
A formal concession, often denying an exemption even for a particular person or circumstance.
Examples
教師といえども、規則を無視してよいわけではない。
Even a teacher is not entitled to ignore the rules.
医師といえども、規則を無視してよいわけではない。
Even a doctor is not entitled to ignore the rules.
指導者といえども、規則を無視してよいわけではない。
Even a leader is not entitled to ignore the rules.
経営者といえども、規則を無視してよいわけではない。
Even a manager is not entitled to ignore the rules.
政治家といえども、規則を無視してよいわけではない。
Even a politician is not entitled to ignore the rules.
How related patterns differ
くせに often reproaches; ものの and とはいえ qualify an admitted fact. にもかかわらず contradicts expectations; といえども and とて are formal concessions. たところで often judges an action ineffective; からといって rejects an automatic inference.