though

でも、それでも

今述べたことと対照的な内容を付け加えるときに使う。

やさしい英語で： Used to add something that contrasts with what you have just said.

• It was expensive. I liked it, though.
• The walk was long but enjoyable, though.
• I cannot come tonight. Thanks for asking, though.

使い方： statement + though (The room is small. It is comfortable, though.)

類義語： however, nevertheless, still

よく使う表現： nice though, expensive though, thanks though

本当に、まったく

発言や質問を強調するとき、特に相手に強く同意するときに使う。

やさしい英語で： Used to make a statement or question stronger, often when agreeing with someone.

• Isn't it cold, though?
• Doesn't he sing well, though?
• Wasn't that a wonderful meal, though?

使い方： negative question + though (Isn't she talented, though?)

類義語： indeed, really

よく使う表現： isn't it though, really though, doesn't he though

けれども、にもかかわらず

主な内容が意外に感じられるような事実を述べるときに使う。

やさしい英語で： Introduces a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected.

• Though it was cold, we went swimming.
• He smiled, though he was nervous.
• Though tired, she stayed to help us clean.

使い方： though + clause (Though it was raining, we went out.); though + adjective (Though tired, she finished the work.)

類義語： although, even though

よく使う表現： though tired, even though, though someone is

けれども、にもかかわらず

ある事実があるのに、意外にも主な内容が成り立つことを示す。

やさしい英語で： Introduces a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected.

• Though she was tired, she kept walking.
• I enjoyed the film, though it was long.
• Though the door was open, no one came inside.

使い方： though + clause (Though he spoke loudly, nobody heard him.)

類義語： although, even though

よく使う表現： though someone is, though tired, even though

でも、それでも

前の発言を限定する、またはそれと対照的な事実や意見を加える。

やさしい英語で： Adds a fact or opinion that limits or contrasts with the previous statement.

• The soup was cold. It tasted good, though.
• I enjoyed the trip. The hotel was expensive, though.
• The shoes fit well. I dislike the colour, though.

使い方： statement + though (We lost. It was a good game, though.)

類義語： however, nevertheless

よく使う表現： good though, nice though, expensive though