JLPT N4 Elementary
だけれども
A conjunction meaning ‘but’ or ‘however’ used to connect contrasting clauses or politely soften a statement.
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1 Conjunction
But" / "However
Connects contrasting clauses to indicate that the second statement contradicts or limits the validity of the first.
Example
この 町 は 不便 だ けれども 、 静か で いい 所 です 。
This town is inconvenient, but it is a nice, quiet place.
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2 Conjunction
As a Polite Preface
Serves as a buffer to soften the impact of a statement, request, or refusal by providing preliminary context.
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