〜けど/けれども But / Although
Core meaning - But / Although
Form - Plain form + けど; Plain form + けれども
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
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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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