Verb/Adj + ことは + same Verb/Adj + が

[Concession with Reservation]

Connection: Verb/Adjective + ことは + same Verb/Adjective + が

This grammar pattern acknowledges that something is true while introducing a contrasting or limiting point. It means "it's true that ~ but" or "~ is ~, but..."

Formation:

• Repeat the same verb/adjective twice
• Insert ことは between the repetitions
• Follow with が to introduce the contrasting statement

Pattern Structure:

• Verb: 食べることは食べたが (I did eat, but...)
• i-Adjective: 高いことは高いが (It is expensive, but...)
• na-Adjective: 便利なことは便利だが (It is convenient, but...)

Nuance:

• Acknowledges a fact while expressing reservation
• The first part admits something is true
• The second part (after が) provides a contrasting or limiting observation
• Often implies the contrasting point is more significant

Examples: 食べることは食べたが、おいしくなかった。(I did eat it, but it wasn't good.) 高いことは高いが、品質がいい。(It is expensive, but the quality is good.) 分かることは分かるが、できるかどうかは別問題だ。(I do understand, but whether I can do it is another matter.)