Meaning of けど in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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けど, けれども, けれど, けどもJLPT 4
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Romajikedo, keredomo, keredo, kedomo
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- conjunction, particle
- Meaning
- but; however; although
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Example Sentences
けど, けれども, けれど, けども used in context
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I'm sorry, I can't stay long.
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考えたんだけど、やっぱりこういうのはよくないから、今日を限りに別れよう。
I've thought about it, and what we're doing is just not right, so let's break up after today.
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I agree on an emotional level, but on the pragmatic level I disagree.
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For my tastes, I'd prefer plainer, or rather, more tasteful clothing.
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Shiroonitake is a poisonous mushroom but it has real presence, and I like it.
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ぼくの家は目障りだったけれど、小さな目障りだったから、見逃されていた。
My own house was an eyesore, but it was a small eyesore, and it had been overlooked.
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