雖
雖
although, however
17 strokes
On
スイ
Kun
いえど.もこれ
Dictionary
Common Words
1
even though; despite; notwithstanding
Examples
貧しいといえども彼女は幸せだ。
Though she is poor, she is happy.
1
not exactly correct, but pretty close to it; not far off the mark
Examples
君の指摘、中らずといえども遠からずだね。
Your point may be a little off target, but it certainly is close.
1
even though; even; despite; notwithstanding
Examples
親友といえども、その友情を維持する努力が必要である。
Even good friends should make an effort to keep up their friendship.
1
Proverb
there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes; even new shoes must not be worn on the head
1
Proverb
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
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