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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.
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; polite です-forms
outrank the plain だ-forms regardless of けれども/けれど/けど):
- ですけれども — polite, most formal
- ですけど — polite, casual
- だけれども — plain, most formal among plain forms
- だけれど — plain, slightly less formal
- だけど — plain, 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.