～けど
But: the casual version
You’ll be able to add contrast casually when chatting with friends and family.
このラーメンは辛いけど、おいしい。
kono raamen wa karai kedo, oishii.
What do you think this sentence means?
This ramen is spicy, but delicious.
Connect ideas casually with “but”
けど is a common conversational connector similar to “but.” It can show contrast or simply lead into what you want to say next.
行きたいけど、時間がない。
ikitai kedo, jikan ga nai.
I want to go, but I don't have time.
After verbs and い-adjectives
Use a plain verb or い-adjective before けど.
行きたいけど、時間がない。
ikitai kedo, jikan ga nai.
I want to go, but I do not have time.
この本は難しいけど、面白い。
kono hon wa muzukashii kedo, omoshiroi.
This book is difficult, but interesting.
雨が降っているけど、出かける。
ame ga futte iru kedo, dekakeru.
It is raining, but I am going out.
After nouns and な-adjectives
Use だけど after a noun or な-adjective.
今日は日曜日だけど、仕事がある。
kyou wa nichiyoubi da kedo, shigoto ga aru.
It is Sunday, but I have work.
この部屋は静かだけど、少し暗い。
kono heya wa shizuka da kedo, sukoshi kurai.
This room is quiet, but a little dark.
野菜は嫌いだけど、毎日食べる。
yasai wa kirai da kedo, mainichi taberu.
I dislike vegetables, but I eat them every day.
～が vs ～けど
Both mean “but,” but fit different registers. が is formal and pairs with です・ます, while けど is the natural, everyday choice for plain speech.
けど, casual
この店は高いけど、おいしい。
kono mise wa takai kedo, oishii.
This restaurant is expensive, but good.
Both halves are plain.
が, polite
この店は高いですが、おいしいです。
kono mise wa takai desu ga, oishii desu.
This restaurant is expensive, but it is good.
Both halves are polite.
今日、買い物に行きたいけど、お金がない。
kyou, kaimono ni ikitai kedo, okane ga nai.
I want to go shopping today, but I do not have any money.
このカレーは辛いけど、おいしい。
kono karee wa karai kedo, oishii.
This curry is spicy, but delicious.
兄は忙しいけど、毎晩電話する。
ani wa isogashii kedo, maiban denwa suru.
My older brother is busy, but he calls every night.
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