中途半端な文法パート６

１．　ときたら： Discusses something trivial in a criticizing or dissatisfied manner.
例文：　周りの家はみんなきれいなのに、うちのときたら、草だらけだよ。　
Notes: Usage is similar to と言えば

２．　とはいえ： Although, be that as it may, admittedly.
例文：　疲れているとはいえ、出勤できないほどではない。　
Notes: Other interpretations could be　①"Although it is said that..." ② "admittedly..." Is a more formal version of とはいっても. Opinions, judgment often follow.

３．　といえども： Even though, although.
例文：　ここは山の中といえども、何でもそろっている。　
Notes: Usually found in written or formal speech. といっても is the colloquial version.

４．　ながらも： Even though.
例文：　移転したばかりの新しい事務所は、狭いながらも駅に近いので満足している。　
Notes: More formal than ながら.

５．　ところを： Even though.
例文：　お忙しいところをわざわざ来てくださってありがとうございます。　
Notes: Shows consideration for party's situation and that speaker has done something regardless of said situation. Often used idiomatically: お休みのところを, ご多忙のところを.

６．　ものを： Even though, How could you...? You should/could have ...
例文：　木村さんが困っているのを知っていれば、助けてあげたものを。　
Notes: This pattern shows a vexation or dissatisfaction with reality. It often describes emotions of bitterness/regret/criticism. The clause following is often omitted (as in 例文).

７．　と思いきや： Though I thought... it wasn't the case.
例文：　ちゃんと家賃払ったと思いきや、実は私の思い違いだった。　
Notes: Denotes surprise at something not turning out as expected. Slightly old-fashioned, but often used for humorous effect. Not used in formal language/essays.