～ものの、～ JLPT N2 Formal
〜mono no、～
Indicates contrast or contradiction between two clauses; 'although', 'but'.
Formal, written register - common in essays and news reporting; rare in casual speech.
Formation
Verb-casual + ものの, い-Adjective + ものの, な-Adjective + なものの, Noun + であるものの
Explanation
「～ものの」 is used to connect two parts of a sentence where the first part is true, yet the second part shows a contrasting or unexpected outcome. It can be translated as 'although', 'even though', or 'but still'.
Example sentences
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Even though I got up early, I didn't catch the bus in time.
Hayaoki shita mono no, basu ni maniawanakatta.
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Although this room is spacious, there isn't much furniture.
Kono heya wa hiroi mono no, kagu ga sukunai.
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She is beautiful, but her personality is bad.
Kanojo wa utsukushii mono no, seikaku ga warui.
彼は有名な歌手であるものの、コンサートにあまり人が来なかった。
Although he is a famous singer, not many people came to his concert.
Kare wa yuumei na kashu de aru mono no, konsaato ni amari hito ga konakatta.