… からとて
just because; even if; even though ~
JLPT
N1
Structure
✦N/Na + だからとて
✦A/V + からとて
✦A/V + からとて
Meaning
✦ Meaning "only by that reason", used when wanting to convey that a similar conclusion cannot be drawn as presented in the subsequent clause. This is a written form of 「からといって」.
病気
だからとて
、
無断
で
休
むのはけしからん
。
It's inexcusable to take time off without permission just because you're sick.
仕事
に
情熱
がもてないからとて
、
家族
を
養
う
身
としては
、
簡単
に
辞
めるわけにはいかないのである
。
Even if you don't feel passionate about your job, you can't just quit because you have to support your family.
