けど
けど
conjunction, particle
but, although, however
1.
but, however (contrast)
Connects two clauses that contrast with each other.
高いけど、買いたい。
It's expensive, but I want to buy it.
行きたいけど、時間がない。
I want to go, but I don't have time.
知ってるけど、言えない。
I know, but I can't say.
2.
although (concession)
Introduces a clause that provides background or softens what follows.
明日のことなんですけど...
About tomorrow... (softened introduction)
3.
sentence softener
Used at the end of a sentence to soften the statement or leave it open-ended.
ちょっとお聞きしたいんですけど。
I'd like to ask you something... (polite)
けど is a casual conjunction meaning 'but' or 'although'.
VARIATIONS (formal to casual):
- けれども (most formal)
- けれど
- けど (casual)
- だけど (more casual, with だ)
MAIN USES:
1. Contrast: A けど B (A but B)
2. Softening: 〜んですけど (introducing a topic politely)
3. Trailing off: 〜けど... (leaving unsaid)
NOTE: けど is very common in spoken Japanese. It often softens requests or introduces topics without sounding too direct.