けど

けど is used to show contrast between two ideas, similar to “but,” and is the casual form of けれど.

🔹 Basic Meaning

• “but …”
• “though …”
• “although …” (casual)

🔹 When to use けど

• To connect two ideas with opposite meanings
• To soften what you say before adding a different opinion
• Used mainly in casual conversation
• Very common in spoken Japanese (N5)

🔹 Simple Examples

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

雨が降っているけど、行きます。
→ It’s raining, but I’ll go.

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

忙しいけど、大丈夫です。
→ I’m busy, but it’s okay.

🔹 Difference (N5-friendly)

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

⭐ The Grammar Summary

• けど = “but / though” (casual)
• Used to show contrast between two sentences
• Common in spoken Japanese at JLPT N5 level