Explanation
Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however', 'even though'.
Formation
Verb-casual + けれど / い-Adjective + けれど / な-Adjective + だけれど / Noun + だけれど
Detailed explanation
The ～けれど grammar point is used to express a contrast or contradiction between two statements. It can be translated as 'but', 'however', or 'even though' in English. This grammar point is slightly more formal than けど.
Examples
今日は寒いけれど、散歩に行きます。
Kyou wa samui keredo, sanpo ni ikimasu.
Even though it's cold today, I'll go for a walk.
彼は親切けれど、少し怖いです。
Kare wa shinsetsu keredo, sukoshi kowai desu.
He is kind, but a little scary.
この部屋は狭いけれど、明るいです。
Kono heya wa semai keredo, akarui desu.
This room is small, but it's bright.
彼女は病気だけれど、毎日働いています。
Kanojo wa byouki dakeredo, mainichi hataraite imasu.
She is sick, but she works every day.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.