〜ものの: This means 'although' or 'but'. You use it to show a contrast. It is a formal way to speak or write.

Dictionary

〜ものの

This means 'although' or 'but'. You use it to show a contrast. It is a formal way to speak or write.

N2 KMT5FormalStandardConjunctionMixedAdvanced Concession And ContrastGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + もののPrimary

Verb [た-form] + ものの

い-Adjective + ものの

な-Adjective + な + ものの

Noun + である + ものの

This means 'although' or 'but'. You use it to show a contrast. It is a formal way to speak or write.

大学は卒業したものの、希望の会社には就職できなかった。

Although I graduated from university, I couldn't get a job at the company I had hoped for.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeEducation Work & Career

車を運転できるものの、自分の車は持っていない。

Although I can drive a car, I don't own one myself.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeDaily Life Travel & Transportation

このパソコンは値段が高いものの、性能は非常に良い。

Although this computer is expensive, its performance is extremely good.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeTechnology Business & Finance

彼の提案は斬新なものの、実現性に欠ける点が多い。

Although his proposal is innovative, it has many points that lack feasibility.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

彼は口では謝らないものの、心の中では反省しているようだ。

Although he doesn't apologize verbally, it seems he is reflecting on it in his heart.

NeutralNon PastNegativeMid SentenceConjecturalEmotions & Psychology Family & Relationships

This phrase is like wearing a suit and tie. You use it in formal writing or speeches. It makes the second part of your sentence a surprise. It shows something happened that you did not expect.

This is different from "mono o." "Mono o" shows strong regret. It means "if only." "Mono no" just shows a contrast. It is more formal than "ni mo kakawarazu." "Ni mo kakawarazu" can show overcoming a problem.

Don't use this when you want to tell someone what to do. For example, you can't say, "Although it's spring, wear a coat."

Often confused with(1)

〜ものを

This phrase shows you are unhappy. It means something did not go as planned. You feel a good chance was lost.

More formal alternatives(1)

〜わりに（は）

This grammar shows surprise. Something is different from what you expect. It can be better or worse than you thought.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜にもかかわらず

This means 'even though' or 'despite'. You use it when something happens that you do not expect.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

た形

This shows an action finished in the past. It also shows something that was true before now.

〜い / 〜かった

This is the basic form of an い-adjective. It describes a quality of something. You use it for present or past qualities.

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Dictionary

〜ものの

This means 'although' or 'but'. You use it to show a contrast. It is a formal way to speak or write.

N2 KMT5FormalStandardConjunctionMixedAdvanced Concession And ContrastGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + もののPrimary

Verb [た-form] + ものの

い-Adjective + ものの

な-Adjective + な + ものの

Noun + である + ものの

This means 'although' or 'but'. You use it to show a contrast. It is a formal way to speak or write.

大学は卒業したものの、希望の会社には就職できなかった。

Although I graduated from university, I couldn't get a job at the company I had hoped for.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeEducation Work & Career

車を運転できるものの、自分の車は持っていない。

Although I can drive a car, I don't own one myself.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeDaily Life Travel & Transportation

このパソコンは値段が高いものの、性能は非常に良い。

Although this computer is expensive, its performance is extremely good.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeTechnology Business & Finance

彼の提案は斬新なものの、実現性に欠ける点が多い。

Although his proposal is innovative, it has many points that lack feasibility.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

彼は口では謝らないものの、心の中では反省しているようだ。

Although he doesn't apologize verbally, it seems he is reflecting on it in his heart.

NeutralNon PastNegativeMid SentenceConjecturalEmotions & Psychology Family & Relationships

This phrase is like wearing a suit and tie. You use it in formal writing or speeches. It makes the second part of your sentence a surprise. It shows something happened that you did not expect.

Don't use this when you want to tell someone what to do. For example, you can't say, "Although it's spring, wear a coat."

Often confused with(1)

〜ものを

This phrase shows you are unhappy. It means something did not go as planned. You feel a good chance was lost.

More formal alternatives(1)

〜わりに（は）

This grammar shows surprise. Something is different from what you expect. It can be better or worse than you thought.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜にもかかわらず

This means 'even though' or 'despite'. You use it when something happens that you do not expect.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

た形

This shows an action finished in the past. It also shows something that was true before now.

〜い / 〜かった

This is the basic form of an い-adjective. It describes a quality of something. You use it for present or past qualities.

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〜ものの

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〜ものの

Patterns5

Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Compare with3

Often confused with(1)

More formal alternatives(1)

Less formal alternatives(1)

Prerequisites3

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