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〜ものの: although; but

N2 · 14 Quoting and set expressions

Admits one fact, then says the opposite or something unexpected.

Plain form + ものの (noun/na-adj: である/な + ものの). Written or formal speech. The first half is true but the result is not what you'd expect. Compare 〜が / 〜けれども, which are plainer.

Examples

免許めんきょは取とったものの、車くるまを買かうお金おかねがない。

I got my license, but I don't have the money to buy a car.

やる気やるきはあるものの、なかなか時間じかんが取とれない。

I am motivated, but I can't find the time.

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