Explanation
〜ものの means "although / even though" and is followed by a statement that does not match the expectation.
Usage: Introduces a contrast: although a fact is true, the expected result did not follow. It is formal and common in writing.
हिंदी में समझें
〜ものの का मतलब "हालाँकि" और बाद में उम्मीद के विपरीत बात आती है।
Examples
- ひっこしたものの、まだともだちができない。 (Hikkoshita mono no, mada tomodachi ga dekinai.)
हिंदी: घर बदला, पर अभी दोस्त नहीं बने।
English: Although I moved, I still have not made friends. - ちいさいものの、とてもつよい。 (Chiisai mono no, totemo tsuyoi.)
हिंदी: छोटा है, पर बहुत मज़बूत है।
English: Although it is small, it is very strong.
Common mistakes
- Using it before a positive result → ものの usually precedes an unexpected or negative outcome — Concessive nuance.
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