ものの

particle, conjunction

although; though; even though

Concessive conjunction used after a clause to mean 'although' or 'despite the fact that'. Often implies that the result is contrary to what might be expected. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.

• 彼かれは若わかいものの、とてもしっかりしている。

  Although he is young, he is very reliable.

• 努ど力りょくしたものの、結けっ果かは思おもわしくなかった。

  Even though I tried hard, the results were not satisfactory.