Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
even though; despite; notwithstanding
Usually written using kana alone
貧しいといえども彼女は幸せだ。Though she is poor, she is happy.
5 results for *雖*
More words
と言えどもといえども
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)even though; even; despite; notwithstanding
靴新しと雖も首に加えずくつあたらしといえどもくびにくわえず
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes; even new shoes must not be worn on the head
当たらずといえども遠からずあたらずといえどもとおからず
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)not exactly correct, but pretty close to it; not far off the mark
嘉肴ありと雖も食らわずんばその旨きを知らずかこうありといえどもくらわずんばそのうまきをしらず
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)one cannot understand even a holy man's teachings without study; one cannot know the abilities of a great man without putting him to use; one cannot know the delicious taste of fine food without eating it