Dictionary🇯🇵 Japanese → 🇺🇸 English
んですけど
n desu kedo
Description
「んですけど」は、何かを説明したり、やわらかくお願いや意見を言いたいときに使います。
"んですけど" is used when explaining something or when you want to make a request or opinion more gentle.
文の終わりにつけると、少しやさしく、遠回しに聞こえます。
When added at the end of a sentence, "んですけど" sounds a bit softer and more indirect.
Meanings
んですけどn desu kedo
softly introduces a request or situation, often left unfinished
すみません、道を聞きたいんですけど。
Excuse me, I'd like to ask for directions.
んですけどn desu kedo
gives an explanation with a soft contrast or reservation
行きたいんですけど、時間がありません。
I want to go, but I don't have time.
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Notes
- Form
んですけど = explanatory の→ん + polite です + softening けど (from けれども).
- Grammar
Politely frames a situation or request; often trails off, leaving the ask or contrast unstated.
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