Grammar Point
けれど
Meaning
although / nevertheless / but
Pronunciation
Slow
Natural
Usage
Connect two sentences with opposite or opposing meanings.
Connection
丁寧形・普通形 + けれど
Example Sentence1
彼は若いけれど、とても賢いです。
Slow
Natural
He is young, but very smart.
kare wa wakai keredo, totemo kashikoi desu.
若い (わかい, wakai) = young 賢い (かしこい, kashikoi) = smart
Example Sentence2
難しいけれど、やってみます。
Slow Speed
Natural Speed
It’s difficult, but I’ll give it a try.
muzukashii keredo, yatte mimasu.
難しい (むずかしい, muzukashii) = difficultやってみる (やってみる, yatte miru) = give it a try
Example Sentence3
外は寒いけれど、散歩したいです。
Slow Speed
Natural Speed
It’s cold outside, but I want to take a walk.
soto wa samui keredo, sanpo shitai desu.
外 (そと, soto) = outside寒い (さむい, samui) = cold散歩 (さんぽ, sanpo) = walkしたい (したい, shitai) = want to do
Similar Expressions
- が (ga)
- けど (kedo)
- けれども (keredomo)