A somewhat formal or literary conjunction that acknowledges a preceding statement while introducing a contrasting or qualifying point. Often used in written or formal speech.
I made an effort. And yet, I'm not satisfied with the result.
I understand his point. Nevertheless, I can't fully agree.
Rare kanji form; learners should use the kana spelling.
Derived from classical Japanese 然り (sari, 'it is so') + とて (tote, 'even though'). The exact historical development is uncertain, but it functions as a fixed conjunction in modern Japanese.