Decoded Slug: ～けれど、～ (〜keredo、～)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～けれど、～ (〜keredo、～)
～けれど、～ (〜keredo、～)
Short explanation:
Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however', 'even though'.
Formation:
Verb-casual + けれど, い-Adjective + けれど, な-Adjective + だけれど, Noun + だけれど
Examples:
今日は寒いけれど、散歩に行きます。
Kyou wa samui keredo, sanpo ni ikimasu.
Even though it's cold today, I'll go for a walk.
彼は親切けれど、少し怖いです。
Kare wa shinsetsu keredo, sukoshi kowai desu.
He is kind, but a little scary.
この部屋は狭いけれど、明るいです。
Kono heya wa semai keredo, akarui desu.
This room is small, but it's bright.
彼女は病気だけれど、毎日働いています。
Kanojo wa byouki dakeredo, mainichi hataraiteimasu.
She is sick, but she works every day.
Long explanation:
The ～けれど grammar point is used to express a contrast or contradiction between two statements. It can be translated as 'but', 'however', or 'even though' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.
