だけれども
だけれども
conjunction
although; but; however
1.
although; but; however
A conjunction used to connect two contrasting statements, similar to 'but' or 'however.' This is the full, formal form; shorter variants include だけれど, だけど, and ですけれども.
高いのだけれども、買うことにした。
It's expensive, but I decided to buy it.
調べてみたのだけれども、分からなかった。
I looked into it, but I couldn't figure it out.
お聞きしたいことがあるのだけれども、今お時間はありますか。
I have something I'd like to ask, but do you have time now?
The full form of the conjunctive particle that expresses contrast or concession. Attaches to the plain or polite form of predicates.
FORMALITY VARIANTS (from most formal to most casual):
- だけれども — formal
- だけれど — slightly less formal
- だけど — casual
- ですけれども — polite formal
- ですけど — polite casual
USAGE:
Can also be used at the end of a sentence to soften a statement or leave it trailing, especially when making a request or bringing up a topic hesitantly.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- けれども — although, but (attaches to verb/adjective stems)
- しかし — however (more formal, written)
- でも — but (casual)
- ただし — however, provided that (adds a condition)