JLPT N5 Beginner
けど
Casual “but” or “although” used to connect clauses or soften statements
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Other forms
けれども more formal
けども slightly more formal
1 Conjunction, Particle
But / Although
Connects two clauses to express a direct contradiction or contrast between the first and second statements.
Example
この ラーメン は 美味しい けど 、 ちょっと 高い です 。
This ramen is delicious, but it's a little expensive.
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2 Conjunction, Particle
Softening a Statement
Appears at the end of a sentence or phrase to soften the tone, provide background context, or hesitate before a request.
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