「〜ものの」- Although...but

Explanation

「〜ものの」 is a Japanese grammatical structure used to express a contrast, meaning "although...but." It indicates that while the first part of the sentence is true, the result or situation in the second part differs from expectations.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb Plain Form + ものの	Verb Plain Form	Indicates that although the first part is true, the result or situation in the second part differs from expectations.
い-Adjective + ものの	い-Adjective	Indicates that although the first part is true, the result or situation in the second part differs from expectations.
な-Adjective + な + ものの	な-Adjective + な	Indicates that although the first part is true, the result or situation in the second part differs from expectations.
Noun + である + ものの	Noun + である	Indicates that although the first part is true, the result or situation in the second part differs from expectations.

Basic Usage

Connection

• Verb Plain Form + ものの
• い-Adjective + ものの
• な-Adjective + な + ものの
• Noun + である + ものの

Meaning

• Indicates that although the first part is true, the result or situation in the second part differs from expectations.

Examples

• 試験しけんは難むずかしかったものの、何なんとか合格ごうかくした。
• Shiken wa muzukashikatta mono no, nantoka goukaku shita.
• Although the exam was difficult, I somehow passed.
  

• 彼かれは若わかいものの、経験けいけんが豊富ほうふだ。
• Kare wa wakai mono no, keiken ga houfu da.
• Although he is young, he has a lot of experience.
  

• 計画けいかくは立派りっぱなものの、実行じっこうするのは難むずかしい。
• Keikaku wa rippa na mono no, jikkou suru no wa muzukashii.
• Although the plan is excellent, it is difficult to execute.
  

• 彼女かのじょは有名ゆうめいであるものの、実力じつりょくは疑問ぎもんだ。
• Kanojo wa yuumei de aru mono no, jitsuryoku wa gimon da.
• Although she is famous, her actual ability is questionable.
  

Comparison and Differences

Although both 「〜ものの」 and 「〜が」 can express contrast, they differ in tone and usage.

Grammar Point	Tone	Usage Context
「〜ものの」	Emphasizes the contradiction between the two parts	Often used in written or formal contexts
「〜が」	Neutral tone	Can be used in both daily conversations and written language

Example:

• 彼かれは若わかいが、経験けいけんが豊富ほうふだ。
• Kare wa wakai ga, keiken ga houfu da.
• Although he is young, he has a lot of experience.
  

Deep Dive

「〜ものの」 is primarily used to emphasize the contradiction or contrast between the two parts of a sentence. It is often used in written or formal contexts to express a strong contrast.

Summary

「〜ものの」 is a Japanese grammatical structure used to express contrast, meaning "although...but." It indicates that while the first part of the sentence is true, the result or situation in the second part differs from expectations. Mastering this structure will help you better express contrasts in written or formal contexts.