| 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. |