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～ものの (monono) - Although / Though

[Verb/Adjective plain form] + ものの

Quick answer

[Verb/Adjective plain form] + ものの means "Although / Though / But". It is a N2 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

Although / Though / But

Explanation

Expresses contrast between two clauses, with reservation or doubt.

Examples

合格したものの、喜べない。
ごうかくしたものの、よろこべない。
Although I passed, I can't be happy.
合—Fit格—Rank喜—Rejoice
挑戦してみたものの、失敗した。
ちょうせんしてみたものの、しっぱいした。
Although I tried challenging it, I failed.
戦—War失—Lose敗—Defeat

Practice this grammar

[Verb/Adjective plain form] + ものの

Which sentence correctly uses "～ものの (monono) - Although / Though"?

Vocabulary from these examples

合FitN3戦WarN3格RankN3失LoseN3喜RejoiceN3敗DefeatN3合Fit敗Defeat

Last updated Jul 4, 2026