けれども
Meanings
Conjunction
Particle
1. but; however; although
Pitch accent
れども
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Examples (28 in total)
Although he was wrong, he didn't say he was sorry.
He was tired, but he kept working.
He carried on with his work although he was tired.
It was very cold, but I went out.
Tom doesn't have a cat. However, Tom does have a dog, doesn't he?
Though he is young, he never wastes time.
Although the arguments were rational, he was not convinced.
He opened the door, though I told him not to.
It was cold last night, yet he didn't wear a coat.
Although she studied hard, she did not succeed in the examination.
Poor as he was, he did not borrow money from others.
Although Bob was in disguise, I recognized him at a glance.
Pam doesn't use the word "drive", however.
I often fell, but I never gave up.
Although it rained, everyone had a good time.
She was tired. However, she tried to finish the work.
Even though I know a little Japanese, I think we'd better speak in English.
Though he dieted, he still could not lose weight.
Though Jane is not a good runner, she can swim very fast.
Although the government refuses to admit it, its economic policy is in ruins.
Having failed many times, he never gave up the plan.
They argue a lot, but for the most part they get along quite well together.
I attached my name-tag to my baggage, but it soon came off.
Mr Smith hasn't turned up yet though he promised to come.
Though the Incas built up a great civilization, they had no system of writing.
Though he is more than sixty years old, he looks young.
I admit that what you say is true, but I don't like the way you say it.
Even though Tom is only sixteen, he looks like he's over twenty.