顔色が悪いけど、どうしたの？
You look pale, what's wrong?
Japanese
けど
けど
Meaning: but; although; however
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Example sentences
I want to go, but I don't have time.
難しそうだけど、一度自分でやってみます。
It looks difficult, but I'll try doing it myself once.
「顔色が悪いけど、どうしたん？」
'You look pale, what's wrong?'
あのさ、ちょっと話があるんだけど。
Hey, I have something to tell you.
忙しいところ悪いんだけど、僕に何か用かな？
I'm sorry to bother you while you're busy, but did you need something from me?
あいつ、さっきから本当にうざいんだけど。
That guy is really annoying since a while ago.
それはありっちゃありだけど、もう少し考えてみよう。
That's acceptable, but let's think about it a bit more.
Usage Notes
A casual and common shortened form of 'keredomo'. Used to connect contrasting ideas.
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