けれども
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Base form used to connect clauses with a contrasting meaning. It can be shortened to 『けれど』 (keredo) or 『けど』 (kedo) in casual speech. Example: 『雨が降っているけれども、出かけます』 (ame ga futte iru keredomo, dekakemasu, 'Although it's raining, I will go out').
Theme
In a university library, User discusses study plans with their professor, Tanaka-sensei, who is giving advice on balancing coursework.
けれども
けれども
but, although (formal conjunction)
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a conversation where someone says 'careful, though' — it sounds like 'kareful, though' → 『けれども』 (keredomo, 'but, although'). Think of it as a polite way to add a contrasting point.
Cultural Note
『けれども』 (keredomo) is a formal and polite conjunction often used in written Japanese or formal speech to express contrast, similar to 'however' or 'although'. It's common in academic, business, and literary contexts.
Forms
Base: けれどもBase form used to connect clauses with a contrasting meaning. It can be shortened to 『けれど』 (keredo) or 『けど』 (kedo) in casual speech. Example: 『雨が降っているけれども、出かけます』 (ame ga futte iru keredomo, dekakemasu, 'Although it's raining, I will go out').