〜ものの means "although" or "even though" — X is true, but contrary to expectation, Y.
Concession - Acknowledges something but shows contrast
Unfulfilled expectation - Did X, but Y didn''t happen as expected
Although I bought it, I''ve never used it.
More formal/written than けど or が.
Plain form + ものの
- Verb plain + ものの
- i-adj + ものの
- na-adj + なものの / であるものの
- Noun + であるものの
Formal/written style.
Although I heard the explanation, I didn't really understand.
Although it's expensive, the quality is good.
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