Translation guide
Expresses contrast or an unexpected result, similar to 'but' or 'however'. The most common Japanese equivalents are でも, しかし, and なのに, but the best choice depends on formality, sentence structure, and the strength of the contrast.
To connect two sentences or clauses where the second contradicts the expectation set by the first, in everyday conversation.
A casual conjunction used at the beginning of a sentence or after a clause. Very common in spoken Japanese.
He is kind. And yet, sometimes he is strict.
Similar to でも but slightly more colloquial. Often used to connect clauses within a sentence.
He is kind. And yet, sometimes he is strict.
To express a contrast in more formal speech or writing, such as essays, news, or business settings.
To strongly emphasize that something happens or is true despite what was just said. Often used with nouns, adjectives, or verbs in the preceding clause.
Attaches to nouns and na-adjectives. Expresses 'even though' or 'and yet'. Very common in both spoken and written Japanese.
He is sick, and yet he went to work.
Attaches directly to verbs and i-adjectives. Expresses 'even though' or 'and yet'. Slightly more casual than なのに.
To highlight that something did not happen or is not the case, contrary to what was expected.
A conjunction meaning 'and yet' or 'despite that'. Used at the beginning of a sentence to refer back to the previous statement.
He promised. And yet, he didn't come.
A formal expression meaning 'in spite of' or 'and yet'. Often used in written language.
でも is casual and common in speech. しかし is formal and used in writing or formal speech. なのに emphasizes the unexpectedness and can be used in both casual and formal contexts, but it attaches to the preceding clause rather than starting a new sentence.
He is young. And yet, he is very smart.
He is young. And yet, he is very smart.
He is young, and yet he is very smart.
English 'and yet' can often be translated as そしてまだ, but this is unnatural in Japanese. Use the appropriate conjunction or pattern based on the context.
He studied hard, and yet he failed the exam.
She said she was fine, and yet she looked sad.
He is capable. And yet, he lacks experience.
I ate a lot, and yet I'm still hungry.
It was raining, and yet he went out.