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けれども (keredomo) - But, although

[Plain form] + けれども、[Sentence]

Quick answer

[Plain form] + けれども、[Sentence] means "But, although". As a N5 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Meaning

But, although

Explanation

けれども (or けど) connects contrasting clauses within a sentence.

Examples

高いけれども、買います。
たかいけれども、かいます。
Although it's expensive, I'll buy it.
高—Tall買—Buy
日本語は難しいけど、面白いです。
にほんごはむずかしいけど、おもしろいです。
Japanese is difficult, but interesting.
日—Day本—Book語—Word白—White

Practice this grammar

[Plain form] + けれども、[Sentence]

Which sentence correctly uses "けれども (keredomo) - But, although"?

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026