こう見えても

even though I may look like this

→ こう

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even though I may look like this Used to introduce a surprising fact about yourself or someone else that contrasts with their appearance or impression.

JA: こう見えても、料理は得意なんだ。

EN: Even though I may not look it, I’m good at cooking.

俺はなこう見えてもちゃんとした侍だあ

I may not look it, but I’m a proper samurai.

— 七人の侍 (1954)

こう見えても犬には優しいんだ

I may not look it, but I’m kind to dogs.

— イノセンス (2004)

こう見えても高校時代は演劇部だ

Believe it or not, I was in the drama club in high school.

— One Cut of the Dead (2017)