～けれど、～ JLPT N5 Neutral
〜keredo、～
Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however', 'even though'.
Slightly more formal than けど but still conversational; safe in most spoken contexts.
Formation
Verb-casual + けれど / い-Adjective + けれど / な-Adjective + だけれど / Noun + だけれど
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.