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GrammarJLPT N3

that said

Expression

Definitions

1. even though it is said that

This conjunction means "that said" or "even though I say that," and is used to immediately qualify or soften a previous statement. It signals that what follows will add nuance or a limitation to what was just said.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I lost weight," but it was only two kilos!

Sentence 2

Just because I said I don't like cooking doesn't mean I won't eat.

Sentence 3

When you say "I'll leave it to you," I hope you don't mean just dumping it on me!

Sentence 4

"Leave it to me," you say — but you don't have much experience, do you?

Sentence 5

He's serious, but he's also the type who can crack a joke.