けれども

This is the 5593rd most frequent Japanese word.


けれども

"けれども" means "but" or "however."


In this sentence, 'けれども' is used as a conjunction to contrast two clauses, indicating that the effort made did not lead to the desired outcome.

努力したけれども、試験に合格できませんでした。

I worked hard, but I couldn't pass the exam.


Here, 'けれども' acts as a contrast marker, emphasizing the surprising coexistence of being young and experienced.

彼は若いけれども、多くの経験を持っています。

He is young, but he has a lot of experience.


In this usage, 'けれども' connects the prediction of rain and the current weather condition, highlighting the unexpected difference.

天気予報によれば雨が降るけれども、今はまだ晴れています。

According to the weather forecast, it will rain, but it is still sunny now.