although, but, though

Intermediate

20-25 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Acknowledges something but presents contrasting fact.

[Sentence plain form] + ものの

合格したものの、喜べない。

Goukaku shita monono, yorokobenai.

Although I passed, I can't be happy.

買ったものの、まだ使っていない。

Katta monono, mada tsukatte inai.

Although I bought it, I haven't used it yet.

More literary than けど.

～くせに

even though, despite, and yet

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Use in written and formal contexts.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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