〜けど (casual) and 〜けれども (formal) mean "but" or "although."
It's expensive, but delicious.
Also used to soften statements or introduce topics: 明日のことなんですけど... (About tomorrow...)
Formality levels
- けど (casual) → けれど → けれども (formal)
Softening function — doesn't always mean "but"
- すみませんけど... (Excuse me, but... [softener])
けど vs が
- けど = casual, spoken
- が = formal, written
It was expensive but I bought it.
Although I studied, it was difficult.
Excuse me, but could you tell me the way?
I want to go but I dont have time.
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