although, but

Beginner

15-20 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates concession - acknowledges fact but contrasts.

[Plain form] + ものの

買ったものの、一度も使っていない。

Katta mono no, ichido mo tsukatte inai.

Although I bought it, I have never used it.

高いものの、品質は良い。

Takai mono no, hinshitsu wa yoi.

Although expensive, the quality is good.

More formal than けど.

～ものだ

it is natural that, used to, should

～というものだ

that is what X is, truly

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Common in written Japanese.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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