ども
although, even though
JLPT
N2
Structure
V + ども
Meaning
Follows the verb form 「ば」, where 「ば」has been omitted, to express the meaning "although ... but ...".
行
けども
行
けども
、
森林
は
続
く
。
No matter where we go, the forest continues.
声
はすれども
、
誰
は
見
えず
。
I could hear voices, but I couldn't see anyone.
