ものの (monono)

Meaning & usage

ものの expresses concession, meaning even though a fact is true, the outcome goes against expectation. It follows the plain past form of a verb, as in 買ったものの or 勉強したものの. The second half often describes a disappointing or unexpected result, and the expression sounds slightly formal for written or careful spoken Japanese.

Example sentences 8

1. パーティーに行いくことにしたものの、気きが進すすまない。

   Though I have decided to go to the party, I'm not looking forward to it.

2. トムは話そうとしたものの、できなかった。

   Tom tried to speak, but couldn't.

3. メアリーはトムにラブレターを書いたものの、出しはしなかった。

   Mary wrote Tom a love letter, but she didn't send it.

4. 新しいかばんを買ったものの、あまり使っていない。

   I bought a new bag, but I hardly use it.

5. 弟は早く起きたものの、電車に遅れた。

   My younger brother got up early, but he was late for the train.

6. 一生懸命勉強したものの、試験に落ちた。

   I studied very hard, yet I failed the exam.

7. 薬を飲んだものの、熱が下がらない。

   I took medicine, but my fever won't go down.

8. 家族で引っ越したものの、まだ友達ができない。

   We moved as a family, but I still haven't made any friends.