Meaning
〜ものの expresses a concessive condition where the second clause contradicts the expectation set by the first clause. Similar to けれども, it connects two contrasting statements, but 〜ものの more naturally conveys feelings of regret, disappointment, or criticism. The pattern emphasizes the gap between what was expected and what actually happened.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞普通形 | ものの |
| い形容词 | ものの |
| な形容词 な／である | ものの |
| 名词 である | ものの |
Examples
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アメリカへ留学に行って一生懸命英語を勉強したものの、帰国して就職したら英語を生かす機会が全然ありません。
Although I went to study abroad in America and studied English hard, after returning home and getting a job, I have had no opportunities to use English at all. -
手術は成功したものの、危険な状態が続いています。まだ安心できません。
Although the surgery was successful, the critical condition continues. We still cannot feel at ease. -
ロボット技術は急速に発展しているものの、すべての業界に普及するにはまだ時間がかかるだろう。
Although robot technology is developing rapidly, it will still take time before it becomes widespread across all industries.
Summary
- 〜ものの connects two contrasting ideas, with the second clause negating expectations from the first
- Conveys emotional tone of regret, disappointment, or criticism about the contradiction
- Attaches to plain forms of verbs and い-adjectives, and な-adjectives/nouns with な or である before ものの