Noun こそあれ (~koso are)
Explanation
Expresses 'though there is ... (some negative or burdensome aspect), still ...'.
Formation
Noun + こそあれ + (result/continuation)
Detailed Explanation
「Noun こそあれ」is a somewhat formal expression meaning 'Though there is X, (still) Y'. It acknowledges one (often negative) aspect while asserting that it does not prevent or change another fact or outcome.
Examples
問題こそあれ、プロジェクトは順調に進んでいます。
Mondai koso are, purojekuto wa junchou ni susunde imasu.
Though there are problems, the project is progressing smoothly.
多少のリスクこそあれ、挑戦する価値はある。
Tashou no risuku koso are, chousen suru kachi wa aru.
Though there is some risk, it's worth taking on the challenge.
欠点こそあれ、彼の提案は興味深い。
Ketten koso are, kare no teian wa kyoumibukai.
Though it has flaws, his proposal is intriguing.
不安こそあれ、今が行動するときだ。
Fuan koso are, ima ga koudou suru toki da.
Though there is anxiety, now is the time to act.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.