Even though: のに and けど
けど is the everyday "but", and it also softens requests. のに is "even though", with a feeling of surprise or complaint: "I told you, but…!" Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 everyday words
Each card shows a word, the form with けど or のに, and a sentence you'd say at home or out. Nine reuse words from earlier lessons.
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How to use けど and のに
Both go after the plain form. Nouns and な-adjectives take だけど but なのに.
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- けど is just "but". Neutral, for any contrast. けれど and が are the more formal versions you'll hear in shops and announcements.
- のに has feelings in it. Surprise, disappointment or a complaint: "even though…!" Don't use it for a plain contrast.
- Trailing けど. Ending on けど… softens a hint or a request. is how many requests begin.
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Three patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.