English–Japanese
“although” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimonono
Example
今日は寒いものの、出かけます。kyō wa samu i mo no no de ka ke ma su
Although it is cold today, I will go out.
How to say “although” in Japanese
“Although” in Japanese is ものの (monono).
ものの (monono) accepts the first situation but signals that it does not prevent or change what follows.
Example sentences with ものの
彼は約束したものの、まだ来ていません。kare wa yaku soku shi ta mo no no ma da ki te i ma se n
Although he promised, he has not come yet.
Tips for using ものの
- In simple conversation, ものの (monono) often gives speech a formal tone, while けれども (keredomo) is a more ordinary way to say "although."