Learn Japanese grammar: だけど (dakedo) & ですけど (desu kedo). Meaning: but; however; although; regarding ~.
This is the conjunction particle けど (kedo) preceded by a 「だ」 or 「です」.
To become more casual, this is usually further preceded with a 「の」 or 「ん」 to become 「のだけど」 or 「んだけど」.
Different meanings
- Show contrast: but; however; although (examples 1 ~ 4)
- Sentence ending with けど (examples 5 ~ 7)
- Sometimes the sentence may end with けど, leaving the sentence unfinished to imply what the speaker wants to say without saying it directly.
- This can be used to either soften the sentence or express the speakers emotions (frustration, anger, anxiety, etc.) or complaints.
- To bring up topics: regarding ~; as for ~ (examples 8 ~ 9)
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だけど - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
スキー行きたいんだけど、お金が全然ないよ。
Example #2
彼女はかわいいんだけど僕のタイプではない。
Example #3
今週は暇だけど、来週は忙しい。
Example #4
彼に電話したんだけど、話し中で通じなかった。
Example #5
そうだといいんだけど。
Example #6
母:「ちょっと、手伝ってくれない？」
娘:「今、勉強してるんだけど…」
むすめ:「いま、べんきょうしてるんだけど…」
musume:「ima, benkyou shiteru n dakedo…」
Daughter: I'm studying now... (may express irritation)
Example #7
私は女だけど。それがなにか？
Example #8
私たち、映画に行くのだけど。一緒に行かない？
Example #9
明日だけど、待ち合わせ時間どうする？
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