けれど

conjunction; particle

but; however; althoughpolite (teineigo) language

Other forms

けれども

Generated definitions (experimental)

but; however; although

This word is used to introduce a contrast or exception, often leading to a statement that opposes or diminishes what was mentioned previously.

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He said he would come, but he is busy.

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It is raining, however, we will go on the picnic.

Generated collocations (experimental)

but; howevereven so、、but, for that reason、、but, I will gothat said; even sohowever; provided thathowever; butthat said; howeveron the contraryon the other hand

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

226 results

1. 。。

I may be antisocial, but it doesn't mean I don't talk to people.

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2. 。。

I'd be unhappy, but I wouldn't kill myself.

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3. 、、。。

It is inevitable that I go to France someday, I just don't know when.

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4. 、、。。

I wish I could care more about my grades but it seems that, at a certain point of my life, I decided they wouldn't be so important anymore.

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5. 、、。。

If you don't want to put on sunscreen, that's your problem. Just don't come complaining to me when you get a sunburn.

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6. 、、。。

My friends always say I'm too calm, but my family always says I'm too annoying.

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7. 、、。。

I agree on an emotional level, but on the pragmatic level I disagree.

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8. 、、、、。。

My own house was an eyesore, but it was a small eyesore, and it had been overlooked.

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9. 、、。。

It mightn't have been my youngest brother's fault, but it wasn't mine either.

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10. 。。

Obviously the teacher can understand both English and French.

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11. ・・・・・・、、。。

It's a job worth doing, but if I think about the working hours and the risk ... I could be onto a real losing proposition here.

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12. 。。

Well it's very difficult changing jobs after you're thirty so I don't really want to do it.

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13. 、、。。

Even though the train was late, we made it in time.

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14. 、、。。

The dishes were not so delicious, but otherwise the party was a success.

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15. じょう上。。

In theory it is possible, but in practice it is very difficult.

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16. 、、。。

Although the arguments were rational, he was not convinced.

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17. 、、。。

Hard as he was, his eyes filled with tears.

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18. 、、おわらす終わらす。。

Sleepy as I was, I managed to finish my homework.

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19. 、、。。

It was by no means unanimous but your proposal was selected.

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20. 、、。。

I don't usually take long baths but you're in and out in no time.

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