although ~, but ~

Advanced

20-30 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Expresses contrast. Similar to けれども but more formal.

[Plain form] + ものの

行きたいものの、時間がありません。

Ikitai mono no, jikan ga arimasen.

Although I want to go, I don't have time.

安いものの、品質がいい。

Yasui mono no, hinshitsu ga ii.

Although it's cheap, the quality is good.

More formal than けれども.

～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)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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