けれど

けれど is used to show contrast between two ideas, similar to “but / although.”

🔹 Basic Meaning

• “but …”
• “although …”
• “though …”

🔹 When to use けれど

• To connect two sentences with opposite meanings
• To soften a statement before saying something different
• More polite and softer than でも
• Common in conversation and writing (N5)

🔹 Simple Examples

日本語は難しいけれど、面白いです。
→ Japanese is difficult, but interesting.

雨が降っていますけれど、行きます。
→ It’s raining, but I’ll go.

高いけれど、買います。
→ It’s expensive, but I’ll buy it.

忙しいけれど、行けます。
→ I’m busy, but I can go.

🔹 Difference (N5-friendly)

けれど, けど, and けれども all mean “but.”
けれど is neutral, けど is more casual, and けれども is more formal.

⭐ The Grammar Summary

• けれど = “but / although”
• Used to show contrast between two ideas
• Connects sentences
• Very common in JLPT N5