JLPT N1
~こそあれ/こそすれ
although there may be ~; may ~ but certainly not
Structure / Usage
Noun + こそあれ / Verb (ます-stem) + こそすれ
Example Sentences
感謝こそすれ、恨む理由は何もない。
I may feel grateful, but I have no reason to hold a grudge.
この仕事は苦労こそあれ、やりがいがある。
This job may have hardships, but it is rewarding.