ものの
(Monono)
although / even though (formal).
Connection rules
- ＋V plain / i-adj + ものの; na-adj + な + ものの; noun + である + ものの.
- ＋Formal / literary register — alternatives in casual speech are けど / が.
- ＋Main clause typically expresses an unexpected continuation or limitation.
Examples
1.
宿題を始めたものの、なかなか進まない。
Shukudai o hajime ta monono, nakanaka susuma nai.
Although I started my homework, it's not progressing much.
「although / even though (formal)」
2.
買ったものの、一度も使っていない。
Ka ta monono, ichi do mo tsuka te i nai.
Although I bought it, I've never used it.
「although / even though (formal)」
Practice
Although I signed up for the gym, I haven't gone even once.
ジムに___、一度も行っていません。
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