Conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what one would expect from the preceding context. Often carries a tone of mild criticism or surprise.
He says he knows everything. And yet, he can't even answer a simple question.
She says she's on a diet. Even so, she eats cake every day.
Kanji spelling is possible but uncommon; learners should prefer the kana form.
Archaic kanji spelling using 其の; rarely seen in modern writing.
Compound of その (that) and 癖 (habit, tendency). Literally 'that habit', it developed into a conjunction meaning 'and yet' by implying a contradictory habitual behavior.