〜ものの
Formation
N2ConcessionFormal/Stiff
Meaning
Indicates that the reality is different from what one would expect based on the facts mentioned in the first clause. It is a more formal expression than '〜けれど'.
Examples
日本に来たものの、なかなか日本語が上手になりません。
Although I came to Japan, my Japanese is not improving easily.
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