"けれども" is a conjunction that is used to connect two sentences or phrases.
Its basic meaning is similar to "however" or "but" in English, and it is used to show some sort of contrast or opposition between the content of the sentences.
It is primarily used in sentences that contain a subject, predicate, verbs, etc.
Contradictory Conjunction
Sentence Structure Pattern
- Verb + けど / けれども / けれど
- ［い］Adjective + けど / けれども / けれど
- ［な］Adjective + だ + けど / けれども / けれど
- Noun + だ + けど / けれども / けれど
English Meaning
however, but
Japanese
彼は数学が得意だけれども、音楽も得意だ。
English
He is good at math, but he is also good at music.
Example sentence description
Noun + だけども
Japanese
眠いけど、勉強しなければいけません。
English
I'm sleepy, but I have to study.
Example sentence description
［い］Adjective けど
Japanese
日本語は難しいけど、面白いです。
English
Japanese is difficult, but it's interesting.
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［い］Adjective けど
Japanese
彼は仕事ができるけれども、決断力がない。
English
He is capable at his work, but he lacks decisiveness.
Example sentence description
Verb けど
Japanese
お酒は弱いけど、好きです。
English
I get drunk easily, but I like drinking.
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Verb けど
Japanese
私のお母さんは優しいけど、怒ると怖いです。
English
My mom is kind, but she's scary when she gets angry.
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［い］Adjective けど
Japanese
この部屋はきれいだけど、少し狭い。
English
This room is clean, but it's a bit small.
Example sentence description
［な］Adjective けど
Japanese
スマホは便利だけど、使いすぎには注意しなければならない。
English
Smartphones are convenient, but we must be careful not to overuse them.
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［な］Adjective けど
Japanese
そのアニメは見たことないけど、タイトルは知ってます。
English
I haven't seen that anime, but I know the title.
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Verb けど
Japanese
このレストランは評判が良いけれども、料理の味は普通だ。
English
This restaurant has a good reputation, but the taste of the food is average.
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［い］Adjective けど
Japanese
先週の会議は有意義だったけれども、もう少し具体的な進行計画が必要だ。
English
The meeting last week was meaningful, but we need a more concrete progress plan.
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Noun + だけども
Japanese
悪いけど、今は忙しいです。
English
I'm sorry, but I'm busy
Example sentence description
［い］Adjective けど