けれども
けれども
conjunction
but, however, although
1.
but, however, although
Formal conjunction meaning 'but' or 'however'. More polite than けど.
高いけれども、買う。
It's expensive, but I'll buy it.
雨が降っているけれども、出かける。
It's raining, but I'm going out.
難しいけれども、頑張る。
It's difficult, but I'll try hard.
時間はあるけれども、お金がない。
I have time, but I don't have money.
日本語は少し話せるけれども、漢字を読むのはまだ難しいです。
I can speak a little Japanese, but reading kanji is still difficult.
けれども is a formal conjunction meaning "but" or "however".
FORMALITY LEVELS:
- けれども: formal
- けれど: semi-formal
- けど: casual
USAGE:
- Attached after verbs, adjectives, or nouns+だ
- Can be used mid-sentence or at sentence end
SENTENCE-FINAL USAGE:
Ending with けれども/けど softens the statement or implies there's more to say.
- 行きたいんですけど... (I want to go, but... [implying hesitation])
Note: In formal writing, が or しかし are preferred.