JLPT N1
～こそ～が / けれど
indeed… but; although (with emphasis)
Structure / Usage
Noun/Verb + こそ + Clause + が / けれど
Example Sentences
読みはしたものの、理解できなかった。
I did read it, but I couldn't understand it.
高いこそ高いが、品質は確かだ。
It is indeed expensive, but the quality is certain.