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N1
〜こそあれ
Meaning
Means "there may be ~, but," granting a matter and then stating a judgment in opposition to it. A stiff, written-style concessive expression; either an affirmative or negative conclusion may follow.
Examples
- 多少の不便こそあれ、田舎暮らしには得がたい魅力がある。 There may be some inconvenience, but country life has an irreplaceable charm.
- 程度の差こそあれ、誰にでも悩みはあるものだ。 The degree may vary, but everyone has worries.
- 感謝こそすれ、彼を恨む気持ちは少しもない。 I feel nothing but gratitude toward him, not the slightest resentment.