けど
Meanings
Conjunction
Particle
1. but; however; although
Pitch accent
け
ど
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Examples (200 in total)
I don't want to play.
I hope so.
I don't want to think about this.
I can do it, but I won't.
I wish I'd known.
I started, but I didn't finish.
I can't really explain it well.
I'm not confident.
I can swim, but I don't enjoy swimming.
I tried doing it several times.
I'm sorry, but that's impossible.
It's still a little scary.
You looked angry.
Are you OK? You look like you're about to cry.
I have a small request for you.
I want you to be quiet.
I thought we could be friends.
But I don't think it's at all odd.
I wish I could've done that myself.
I would like to give it to her.
I haven't received a reply yet.
"Is she coming, too?" "I hope so."
I'd prefer not to do that right now.
I want to ask you something.
I wanted to say something to him, but I didn't.
I don't know what's wrong.
I'd like to go with you, but I can't.
I don't know what that means.
I'm not sure of the name.
I'm waiting for a very important call.
There's a lot, but it's still not enough.
Sorry, but I can't go with you.
I'm trying to study, but I can't concentrate.
It's sad, but true.
It's not that important.
I'm sorry, but you're wrong.
I hope that you will like it.
I'll accept it, but with one condition.
I'd like to buy a small mirror.
I want to text, but my eyes hurt.
I hope my kids are safe.
I could have done that, but I chose not to.
I hate to admit it, but you're right.
I used to have one, but it was stolen.
I'd like to get you something for your birthday.
I don’t really think anything of it.
I was trying to do something, but what?
I hope it'll clear up soon.
I'm late in saying this, but happy birthday!
I had a motorcycle before.
I thought I was being clever.
I want you to go away.
I'm not that surprised.
It's cheap but very nutritious.
That doesn't make sense.
I lost my key around here.
I don't remember doing that.
I hope he'll help us.
He tried hard but failed again.
I want to eat, but not here.
We thought so too, at first.
I think I've told you this before.
I don't want to get married, but I want to have kids.
I'm sorry, but I had to do it.
I want to, but I don't have the time.
I'm not sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing.
I think he's a little strange.
I'd prefer to not talk about that here.
I thought about going to my sister's.
Well, I think that is correct, though.
I don't have money, but I have dreams.
I'd like to buy a house, but I can't afford to.
Sorry, I do not understand the meaning of the question.
I am not sure, but I think I want to be a teacher.
I have a car, but I almost never use it.
I think she wants me to kiss her, but I'm not sure.
Sorry, I only meant it as a joke.
I have other plans today.
Your replies have been slow lately. Have you been busy?
The phone rang, but no one answered.
I hope there's still some bread left.
There's something I'd like you to take a look at.
It may not be perfect, but it's the best.
I'll be there, although I may be late.
I wouldn't say it like that.
I'm very sorry, but I can't.
"Will it rain tomorrow?" "I hope not."
He said he was sick, but that was a lie.
I was supposed to be studying, but I watched TV instead.
I'm not saying his music is bad.
I'd like to leave this book with you.
I don't know when, but it'll happen someday.
The wind is blowing, but it's terribly hot.
I still don't understand how to do that.
My father gave me a watch, but I lost it.
I'm running as fast as I can to catch up with him.
I have a coat, but I don't have a hat.
If I were you, I wouldn't hesitate.
It's really cold in this room.
As frustrating as it is I can do nothing but to admit my defeat.
I'm very worried about my weight.
I'd appreciate it if you would turn off the lights.
I wanted to buy a suit, but it was too expensive.
I hope this seat isn't occupied.
I live on the fifth floor, and there's no lift.
The Earth is a small but beautiful planet.
It's hot outside, but cool indoors.
He's smart, but arrogant.
He is not rich, but he is happy.
That's fine, but what about this?
They didn't believe us at first, but now they do.
I've met you before, but I can't remember where.
If I had known that, I wouldn't have come.
If I were you, I wouldn't do such a thing.
No, I really don't like it that much.
I think this is the best way.
I hope we don't have to wait for too long.
I know it's early, but let's go home.
I hear your voice, but I can't see you.
I told her that wasn't a problem.
The girl is two years old, believe it or not.
I wanted to go, but I had lots of things to do.
Although I wrote a letter, I wasn't able to express my feelings in words.
Excuse me, this is my seat.
If I had money, I'd buy that for you.
I'm not sure if this is actually true.
The sun is out, but it's still cold outside.
I'm not sure yet, but I think I'll become a teacher.
It's a beautiful house. The problem is that it's tiny.
I don't know whether I can do it, but I'll try.
I hope everything will turn out well in the end.
I thought about going shopping, but I decided not to in the end.
I usually eat less than my boyfriend.
I knocked on the door, but there was no answer.
I need to buy food, but I don't have enough money.
Your voice sounds different than usual. Are you sick?
I don't know which bus to take.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not.
I can't find my key, but it has to be somewhere around here.
I want to buy a new computer, but I don't have the money.
It's cold outside, but it's warm in the house.
I'm from France, and you?
This lid is too tight for me to open.
I want you to return the book I lent you the other day.
I'm sorry, but I can't accept such an expensive gift.
I told her to send me another ticket.
I don't have time to make you a sandwich.
I had a girlfriend, but we broke up three months ago.
I think I've met you before.
I asked him but he didn't respond.
I know the reason, but I can't tell you.
I don't know if it's true, but that's what everyone's saying.
I'm tired, but I still have a lot of work I need to do.
Your face is red. Are you okay? Perhaps you have a fever?
I've said it before and I'm saying it again: don't touch my things!
I'm not sure if this translation is correct.
I'd like you to help me if you have nothing in particular to do.
I wish I could cook as well as my mother.
I came by last night, but you weren't here.
I lent him some money, but he hasn't returned it yet.
I want to visit many places but I don't have money.
The food was cheap, but inedible.
It's been almost ten years, but you're as beautiful as ever.
At first, I didn't like it, but it gradually became fun.
I'm sleepy, but if I go to bed now, I'll be in trouble for tomorrow's test.
This part of the lake is very shallow.
When your sister was your age, she was already married.
You can play this piano, but not at night.
Some sentences don't make sense. So what?
If you could only speak English, you would be perfect.
I hope my boss agrees to my plan.
I'm thinking about buying a car, but I'm still not sure which color to pick.
The first time I drank beer, I didn't like it.
I heard that beer was cheaper than water in Germany. Is that true?
I want some milk, but there isn't any in the refrigerator.
We're not interested in such details.
If I had more money, I would move to a bigger house.
Though it stopped raining, the wind was still blowing hard.
I have good news and bad news, which would you like to hear first?
Your plan is a good one, but mine is better.
I know the answer, but it's hard to say it here.
I've heard that word before, but I'm not sure what it means.
I don't know if it's true, but a lot of people say it.
At first, I thought he was a teacher, but he wasn't.
She says she's not dating anyone now, but I don't believe her.
Granted that he is honest, but I doubt his ability.
My mother is strict, but my father isn't.
I can think of him as a very good friend, but I can't think of him as a lover.
My room is small, but it's big enough for me.
I thought you were going to come straight home.
I was always wondering, but why do you talk like that?
I'm usually in pretty good shape, but now I'm a little overweight.
Did you clean your room properly? There's still dust over here.
If I had known about your illness, I could have visited you in the hospital.
I tried to avoid her, but it was hard, considering we were in the same class.
"I hate my voice." "Really? I think you have a nice and relaxed voice, though."
I don't know if I've ever told you, but you have beautiful eyes.
I left home later than usual, but I was still able to catch my train.
The cat likes fish, but doesn't like getting its paws wet.
She has some faults, but I love her all the more because of them.