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逆接・譲歩を表す英語まとめ(完全版)

単語 品詞・役割 コアイメージ 使い方の注意 例文
though 接続詞 / 副詞 「まぁそうだけど」 文末OK・口語的 It was hard, though.
although 接続詞 最初に条件を提示 文頭でよく使う・少し硬い Although it was raining, we went out.
even though 接続詞 かなり強い譲歩 「それでもなお」の強調 Even though he was tired, he kept going.
despite 前置詞 向かい風でも進む 名詞 / 動名詞のみ Despite the rain, we went out.
in spite of 前置詞 despite と同じ 少し長い・硬め In spite of the rain, we went out.
however 接続副詞 流れを切り替える 文頭・セミコロンと相性◎ It was hard. However, he tried.
nevertheless 接続副詞 事実を認めて逆転 論理・書き言葉 It was difficult. Nevertheless, he succeeded.
nonetheless 接続副詞 nevertheless と同義 ややフォーマル It was late. Nonetheless, we stayed.
still 副詞 状況を超えて続く 会話で多用 It was raining. Still, we went out.
yet 接続詞 / 副詞 意外な逆転 短くて強い He is young, yet very wise.

感覚的グループ分け

  • 軽い逆接:though / still / yet
  • 条件を先に出す:although / even though
  • 前置詞型:despite / in spite of
  • 論理・文章:however / nevertheless / nonetheless