It is the most common casual way to say 'but' or soften a statement.
30초 단어
- Used to express contrast between two clauses.
- Commonly used as a soft ending for sentences.
- Very casual and mostly used in spoken Japanese.
Overview
- 1概要：「けど」は「けれども」の口語形です。日常会話で最も一般的に使われる逆接の接続詞で、文と文をつなぐ役割と、文末に置いて言い訳や遠慮、クッション言葉として使う役割の2つがあります。2) 使用パターン：文中で使う場合は「A。けど、B。」のように2つの文をつなぎます。文末で使う場合は「～なんですけど」のように、相手に何かを頼む前置きや、自分の意見を少し控えめに伝えるために使われます。3) 一般的な文脈：親しい友人や家族との会話で多用されます。ビジネスや公的な場では「ですが」や「けれども」を使うのが適切です。4) 類語との比較：「が」は文語的で硬く、「けれど」は「けど」より少し丁寧です。「けど」は非常にカジュアルな響きがあるため、目上の人に対して使う際は注意が必要です。
예시
今日は忙しいけど、手伝うよ。
everydayI'm busy today, but I'll help you.
予定は確認しましたが、少し変更があります。
formalI have checked the schedule, but there are some changes.
これ、おいしいけど高いね。
informalThis is delicious, but it's expensive.
本研究は重要であるが、限界もある。
academicThis research is important, but it has limitations.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
そうですけど
That's true, but...
すいません、ちょっと…
Sorry, but (implied 'kedo').
いいですけど
That's fine, but...
자주 혼동되는 단어
Used in formal writing and speech. It is the standard conjunction for 'but'.
A slightly more formal version of 'kedo'. Can be used in semi-formal situations.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Kedo is strictly for informal, spoken Japanese. In written reports or formal business emails, you must replace it with 'ga' or 'keredomo'. It is highly effective for softening requests or negative news when used at the end of a sentence.
자주 하는 실수
Beginners often use 'kedo' at the start of a formal email, which sounds rude. Another mistake is using it as a direct translation of 'but' without considering the formality of the situation. Always check if a more polite alternative is required.
Tips
Use it to soften your requests
Adding '～んですけど' at the end of a request makes it sound less demanding and more polite in conversation.
Avoid in formal business settings
Using 'けど' in a formal meeting can sound unprofessional. Stick to 'ですが' or 'けれども' to maintain a respectful tone.
The importance of indirectness
Japanese culture values indirect communication. Ending a sentence with 'けど' allows you to leave room for the listener to respond, which is very common.
어원
Derived from the classical Japanese 'keredomo'. Over time, it was shortened to 'keredo' and eventually 'kedo' in colloquial speech.
문화적 맥락
The usage of 'kedo' reflects the Japanese tendency to avoid direct confrontation. By using it as a sentence ender, speakers soften their assertions, maintaining harmony in social interactions.
암기 팁
Think of 'Kedo' as a 'Casual Door'. It opens the conversation to a different, often softer, point of view.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문いいえ、あまりおすすめしません。「けど」はカジュアルな表現なので、上司や先生に対しては「ですが」や「けれども」を使うのがマナーです。
途中で使う場合は「逆接（but）」の意味が強く、文末で使う場合は「クッション言葉（softener）」として、相手に情報を与えたり、遠慮がちに意見を言ったりする役割になります。
「けども」の方がわずかに丁寧で、少し強調された響きがあります。基本的には同じ意味ですが、「けど」の方が圧倒的に日常会話でよく使われます。
メールやSNSなど、親しい間柄でのやり取りなら問題ありません。しかし、レポートや論文などの公的な文書では使用を避けるべきです。
셀프 테스트
今日は雨が降っています。___、出かけなければなりません。
雨が降っているという事実と、出かけるという反対の行動をつなぐため「けど」が適切です。
次のうち、日常会話として自然なものはどれですか？
「けど」はカジュアルな会話で使うのが最も自然です。
（すき / だけど / じゃない / 食べ物 / 嫌い / ではない）
「嫌いではない」という事実と「食べ物ではない」という事実を「けど」でつないでいます。
점수: /3
Summary
It is the most common casual way to say 'but' or soften a statement.
- Used to express contrast between two clauses.
- Commonly used as a soft ending for sentences.
- Very casual and mostly used in spoken Japanese.
Use it to soften your requests
Adding '～んですけど' at the end of a request makes it sound less demanding and more polite in conversation.
Avoid in formal business settings
Using 'けど' in a formal meeting can sound unprofessional. Stick to 'ですが' or 'けれども' to maintain a respectful tone.
The importance of indirectness
Japanese culture values indirect communication. Ending a sentence with 'けど' allows you to leave room for the listener to respond, which is very common.
예시
4 / 4今日は忙しいけど、手伝うよ。
I'm busy today, but I'll help you.
予定は確認しましたが、少し変更があります。
I have checked the schedule, but there are some changes.
これ、おいしいけど高いね。
This is delicious, but it's expensive.
本研究は重要であるが、限界もある。
This research is important, but it has limitations.
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