N2 — outside your level filter
とはいえ
that said; granted — the point is conceded, then turned against
春とはいえ、朝晩はまだかなり冷え込む。
haru to wa ie, asaban wa mada kanari hiekomu.
It may be spring, but mornings and evenings still get quite cold. neutral
自分で決めたこととはいえ、この忙しさはさすがにこたえる。
jibun de kimeta koto to wa ie, kono isogashisa wa sasuga ni kotaeru.
Granted it was my own decision, but this workload really is getting to me. neutral