This word connects two parts of a sentence. It means "because... but..." or "although...". You say a reason, then something different happens.
Clause + けんがPrimary
This word connects two parts of a sentence. It means "because... but..." or "although...". You say a reason, then something different happens.
彼の言い分もわかるけんが、今回は納得できん。
I understand his point, but this time I just can't accept it.
昨日は徹夜で勉強したけんが、結局寝坊してしもうた。
I studied all night yesterday, but I ended up oversleeping anyway.
別に欲しくなかけんが、みんなが買うなら俺も買うか。
It's not that I particularly want it, but if everyone's buying one, I guess I will too.
このラーメン、美味しかけんが、ちょっとしょっぱいね。
This ramen is delicious, but it's a little salty, isn't it?
今日は休みだけんが、結局家で仕事しよる。
Today is my day off, but I'm working at home after all.
This word makes a strong 'but'. It says, 'This happened, so you might think that. But actually, something else happened.' It shows a surprise.
This is different from "~batten." "~batten" just means "but." "~kenga" means "because X, but Y." It shows a reason first. It is like "~kedo" or "~ga" in standard Japanese. But "~kenga" always includes the idea of "because."
Use this when you want to agree with something first. Then you can say something different. It helps you be polite when you disagree. You show you understand the other person.
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