~けれど、~
〜keredo、~
JLPT N5 Neutral
Formation
Verb-casual + けれど / い-Adjective + けれど / な-Adjective + だけれど / Noun + だけれど
Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however', 'even though'.
When to use
Slightly more formal than けど but still conversational; safe in most spoken contexts.
Explanation
The ~けれど grammar point is used to express a contrast or contradiction between two statements. It can be translated as 'but', 'however', or 'even though' in English. This grammar point is slightly more formal than けど.
Example sentences
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Even though it's cold today, I'll go for a walk.
Kyou wa samui keredo, sanpo ni ikimasu.
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He is kind, but a little scary.
Kare wa shinsetsu keredo, sukoshi kowai desu.
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This room is small, but it's bright.
Kono heya wa semai keredo, akarui desu.
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She is sick, but she works every day.
Kanojo wa byouki dakeredo, mainichi hataraite imasu.
Contradiction (But / However)
- A。でも、~B。A. Demo, ~BN5Used to express contrast between two statements; 'A, but…
- ~けど、~〜kedo、~N5Used to connect two clauses; 'but', 'however', 'although'
- だけどdakedoN3Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however'…
- ~が〜gaN5Particle indicating the subject of a sentence or…
- A。だが B。~dagaN2Expresses contrasting ideas or statements; 'but', 'however'.
- A。それでも B。~sore demoN2Expresses 'even so', 'nevertheless', 'still', or 'but'…
- A。ただB。~tadaN2Express contrast between two situations; 'although'…
- A。もっとも B。Motto mo ~N2Express contrasting opinions or facts; 'although', 'but'…
- A。しかし、~B。A. Shikashi, ~B.N5Expresses contrast or contradiction between two clauses…
- A。ただしB。A. Tadashi BN2Adding a condition or exception to a statement; 'however'…
- ~ものの、~〜mono no、~N2Indicates contrast or contradiction between two clauses…
- A。けれども、~B。A. Keredomo,~ B.N5Used to express a contrast between two statements. It can…
Corpus examples (60)
マーガレットは、この前の日曜日に君は彼女のお父さんにあったけれど、テニスがとてもうまい。
Margaret, whose father you met last Sunday, is a very good tennis player.
料理はそうおいしくはなかったけれど、その他の点ではパーティーは成功した。
The dishes were not so delicious, but otherwise the party was a success.
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Her loyalty to the firm compensates for her lack of talent.
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Regardless of the bad weather, I decided to go out.
私たちはよい人とは一緒につきあうけれど、悪い人とはつき合わないわ。
We mix with the good, not with the bad.
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I don't mind your groping in the dark for a solution, but I wish you'd come to a decision.
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My father used to smoke, but now he doesn't.
彼は依然とり裕福で気前も良かったけれど、今ではその暮らしだ。
He used to be well off and generous, but now he lives from hand to mouth.
彼、今のところは飛ぶ鳥も落とす勢いだけれど、あの威勢いつまでもつのか、疑問だね。
He's unstoppable right now but the question is how long he can remain at the pinnacle of his career.
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Bright as he is, he is slow in giving his opinions.
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Though only 16, he is independent of his parents.
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I'd like to go with you, but I'm broke.
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I wish I could go with you, but as it is, I can't.
一心不乱に仕事に取り組むのは良いけれど、まわりが全然見えてないね。
It's good to be able to concentrate single-mindedly on your work, but you're completely ignoring the people around you.
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Hard as he was, his eyes filled with tears.
彼のことを仕事の虫だと言うけれど、仕事をしているときが一番楽しいという人間もいるんだよ。
You say he is a workaholic, but you know there are some people who feel happiest when they're working.
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I don't usually take long baths but you're in and out in no time.
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Even though it was raining, they went on their outing.
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I saw the film and found it interesting.
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I attempted to get up, but my body was heavy as lead.
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In theory it is possible, but in practice it is very difficult.
ぼくの家は目障りだったけれど、小さな目障りだったから、見逃されていた。
My own house was an eyesore, but it was a small eyesore, and it had been overlooked.
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I left home later than usual, but fortunately I was in time for the train.
友達はいつも僕のこととても落ち着いてるって言うけれど、家族にはいつもいらいらしているって言われるんだ。
My friends always say I'm too calm, but my family always says I'm too annoying.
君とはぜひとも結婚したいのだけれど、家族がそうさせてくれないんだ。
I'd love to marry you, but my family won't let me.