How to say "nonetheless" in Japanese

Choosing the right word

それにもかかわらず
conjunctionCovers the plain 'nonetheless; nevertheless' sense: despite what has just been said, the statement that follows stands. It has the same meaning as にもかかわらず but is less common.
私は疲つかれていたが、それにもかかわらず眠ねむれなかった。↗
I was very tired, but I was nevertheless unable to sleep.
そのくせ
conjunctionNot a neutral 'nonetheless': it points out an inconsistency the speaker finds blameworthy or annoying — 'and yet, for all that'. For plain concession it is seldom the word you want.
とはいえ
conjunctionCovers 'nonetheless' as 'that said; be that as it may': it grants the preceding statement and then qualifies it. Use it when the second statement adjusts or limits the first, rather than flatly opposing it.
「あ、は、はい・・・ごめん、玲れい姉あね」「コラ。幾いくら親戚しんせきとはいえ、私は先輩せんぱい医師いしよ？院内いんないではちゃんとケジメをつけなさい」↗
"Ah, y-yes ... Sorry, Coz." "Hey! You might be my relative but here I'm your senior and a doctor. Keep things straight while you're in the hospital!"
にもかかわらずJLPT N1approx.Common
conjunctionThe common, all-purpose word for 'nonetheless; nevertheless': despite the fact just stated, the following statement holds. When you need a neutral 'nonetheless' with no special nuance, this is usually the word you want.

For plain 'nonetheless, nevertheless' choose 「にもかかわらず」, the common one; 「それにもかかわらず」 says the same less commonly; 「とはいえ」 means 'that said', qualifying the previous statement; 「そのくせ」 adds a critical tone.

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