かといって
Katoitte
Usually written in kana.
かと言って (Katoitte) is a Japanese expression meaning “having said that, on the other hand, (but) then, (but) still”.
Meanings
- expressionhaving said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
Examples
一方では君は間違っている。かといって、私はそのことであなたを責めることはできない。
On the one hand, you are wrong, but on the other hand, I can't blame you for that.
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