however; even so; be that as it may
A somewhat formal or literary conjunction used to concede a point while introducing a contrasting statement. Similar to しかし or けれども, but with a slightly old-fashioned or written feel.
I made an effort. However, the results did not follow.
He is young. Even so, his thinking is profound.
Kana spelling is standard; the kanji form 然れど is rarely used.
Rare kanji form; learners should recognize it but use the kana spelling.
Derived from the classical Japanese conjunction されど, which itself comes from 然れ (the imperative form of 然り, 'to be so') + ど (concessive particle).