किंतु

but, however

k ɪ n t̪ uː
conjunction Rare #12,073
but, however Somewhat formal; लेकिन is more common in everyday conversation.
HI: मैं जाना चाहता था, किंतु समय नहीं था।
EN: I wanted to go, but there was no time.

किंतु अदालत में पहुँचने की देर थी।

But it was only a matter of time before it reached the court.

किंतु, उन्होंने अभी तक हमारा भुगतान नहीं किया।

However, they haven't paid us yet.

— かぐや姫の物語 (2013)