だけど (dakedo)
Explanation
Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however', 'even though'.
Formation
Sentence 1 + だけど + Sentence 2, or Sentence 1 + 。だけど、Sentence 2
Detailed Explanation
The だけど grammar point is used to express a contrast or contradiction between two statements. In written or spoken Japanese, だけど is often placed at the start of a new sentence (after a period) to mean 'however'. Within a single sentence, speakers often just say けど without だ.
Examples
試験に合格したけど、まだ勉強しなければならない。
Shiken ni goukaku shita kedo, mada benkyou shinakereba naranai.
I passed the exam, but I still have to study.
この部屋は広いけど、家賃が高いです。
Kono heya wa hiroi kedo, yachin ga takai desu.
This room is spacious, but the rent is high.
彼は優しいけど、時々厳しいです。
Kare wa yasashii kedo, tokidoki kibishii desu.
He is kind, but sometimes strict.
朝ごはんは作りたいけど、時間がない。
Asagohan wa tsukuritai kedo, jikan ga nai.
I want to make breakfast, but there's no time.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.