～ものの、～ (〜mono no、～)
Explanation
Indicates contrast or contradiction between two clauses; 'although', 'but'.
Formation
Verb-casual + ものの, い-Adjective + ものの, な-Adjective + なものの, Noun + であるものの
Detailed Explanation
「～ものの」 is used to connect two parts of a sentence where the first part is true, yet the second part shows a contrasting or unexpected outcome. It can be translated as 'although', 'even though', or 'but still'.
Examples
早起きしたものの、バスに間に合わなかった。
Hayaoki shita mono no, basu ni maniawanakatta.
Even though I got up early, I didn't catch the bus in time.
この部屋は広いものの、家具が少ない。
Kono heya wa hiroi mono no, kagu ga sukunai.
Although this room is spacious, there isn't much furniture.
彼女は美しいものの、性格が悪い。
Kanojo wa utsukushii mono no, seikaku ga warui.
She is beautiful, but her personality is bad.
彼は有名な歌手であるものの、コンサートにあまり人が来なかった。
Kare wa yuumei na kashu de aru mono no, konsaato ni amari hito ga konakatta.
Although he is a famous singer, not many people came to his concert.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.