Japanese word

けど

Pronunciation

Romajikedo

Meaning

  • particlebut

Example

今日は行きますけど、明日は休みます。kyō wa i ki ma su ke do asu wa yasu mi ma su

I am going today, but I will take tomorrow off.

Illustration for けど (but)

More examples

この店は便利ですけど、少し高いです。ko no mise wa ben ri de su ke do suko shi taka i de su

This store is convenient, but it is a little expensive.

Core concept

Connects two ideas by placing them side by side and showing that the second does not fit the expectation created by the first.

Common phrases

  • 分かりますけどwa ka ri ma su ke do

    I understand, but

  • いいですけどi i de su ke do

    It is fine, but

Similar words

がga: Joins two clauses to present a contrast or qualification in a neutral way.
のにnoni: Shows that the second clause describes an unexpected result despite the first clause.

Definition in Japanese

前の事柄から予想されることに反する事柄を後に続ける意を表す助詞。mae no koto gara ka ra yo sō sa re ru ko to ni han su ru koto gara o ato ni tsuzu ke ru i o arawa su jo shi

Word origin

けど (kedo) comes from けれども (keredomo), a longer concessive form that developed into a common conversational connector.

Usage tips

  • The sentence-final use of けど (kedo) is common in casual conversation and often signals hesitation, an indirect request, or an unfinished thought.

Other meanings

  • althoughparticle

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