Learn Hardcore Japanese: 〜monono - although; even though formal fact-result contrast

〜ものの〜monono

although; even though (formal fact-result contrast)

From Lesson 84:Considering adopting a shelter cat·Hardcore Japanese

Usages of 〜monono

譲渡会じょうとかい　に　参加さんかした　ものの、　里親さとおや　に　なる　か　決きめて　いない。zyoutokai ni sankasita monono, satooya ni naru ka kimete inai.

Although I attended the adoption event, I have not decided whether to become an adoptive owner.

審査しんさ　に　合格ごうかくした　ものの、　トライアル期間きかん　は　まだ　始はじまって　いない。sinsa ni goukakusita monono, toraiarukikan ha mada hazimatte inai.

Although I passed the screening, the trial period has not started yet.

健康診断けんこうしんだん　が　終おわった　ものの、　ワクチン接種せっしゅ　は　まだ　終おわって　いない。kenkousindan ga owatta monono, wakutinsessyu ha mada owatte inai.

Although the health checkup is finished, the vaccination is not finished yet.

飼育環境しいくかんきょう　は　静しずかな　ものの、　先住猫せんじゅうねこ　と　の　相性あいしょう　は　分わからない。siikukankyou ha sizukana monono, senzyuuneko to no aisyou ha wakaranai.

Although the living environment is quiet, I do not know the compatibility with the resident cat.

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