but, though
I couldn't say it until now, but I didn't have the confidence to keep living.
— グッバイ、レーニン! (2003)
Durian smells really bad, but apparently it’s very good for your health.
あの人たちが何を言ってるのかは分からないけど、フランス語だってことは分かります。
I don't understand what those people are saying, but I can tell it's French.
I’ll do it too. I’m not sure what I can do, but please count me in.
— Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)
But the king... I’m not exactly sure why, but he’s hiding something.
— アトランティス 失われた帝国 (2001)
I want to see my husband, but based on your experience, could you tell me how I should write that?
— セントラル・ステーション (1998)
Quitting smoking is difficult, but I should quit for the sake of my health.
ハウルは逃げたつもりでしょうけどずいぶん若いお母さまだったこと
Howl probably thought he’d gotten away, but she was quite a young mother.
— ハウルの動く城 (2004)
僕はハグをしたかったけど、もししたら君を恥ずかしくさせると思ったんだ。
I wanted to hug you, but I thought it might embarrass you if I did.
That woman is inviting me to go for a drive. Is it okay if I go?
— 甘い生活 (1960)
ジュリアに話したけどうちの別荘は…大きなベッドが…サヴォアからイタリアに帰れる
I told Julia, but our vacation house... the big bed... you can get back to Italy from Savoy.
— 暗殺の森 (1971)
I may be weak and unreliable, but I’ll stay by Nakagawa’s side.
— バトル・ロワイアル (2000)
I understand what you're saying, but I think you're mistaken.
I had sex because I was bored, but you’re not going to marry me?
— JUNO/ジュノ (2007)
It may be a little different, but… that light I saw.
— アトランティス 失われた帝国 (2001)
心の底からイスラム教の教えがいいことも分かるけど―僕は信仰できない
I understand deep down that the teachings of Islam are good, but I can't believe in them.
— ビッグ・シック ぼくたちの大いなる目ざめ (2017)
I checked, just to be sure, but... it doesn’t seem to be a violation.
— ブゴニア (2025)
No matter what happens, I’m going out for a bit, but I’ll be back before it gets late.
— JUNO/ジュノ (2007)
I consulted a lawyer about the trial, but the situation isn’t in our favor.
— ふたりのベロニカ (1991)
分ってるただ…ショックは大きいけど十分助けがあるし死んだの?
I know. It’s just… it’s a huge shock, but there’s plenty of help available. Did they die?
— ブゴニア (2025)
I don't think it's strange at all.
It’s something we understand, but Reliant doesn’t.
— スター・トレックII カーンの逆襲 (1982)
They say it goes well with rice, but you can eat it with bread too.
— ダンガル きっと、つよくなる (2016)
I've been to places all over that were better than this, but they're all the same.
— 28年後... 白骨の神殿 (2026)
そしてよくあることだけどあることがきっかけで別のことが起きた
And, as often happens, one thing led to another.
— ウィキッド ふたりの魔女 (2024)
It’ll look even better with some color, but where are the corners?
— ジョジョ・ラビット (2019)
いいもん作りたいって気持ちは分かるけどいいもん作りたいって気持ちは分かるけど
I get that you want to make something good, but I get that you want to make something good, but...
— One Cut of the Dead (2017)
アーニーはほかの物も運ぶけど、アンスンと二人とも、薬品類は陸路で運ぼうとしない。
Ernie carries other things too, but neither he nor Anson is willing to transport chemicals overland.
“負け犬”には我慢したけど“魔女”に腹が立って襟首をつかみパンチしたの
I put up with being called a “loser,” but when she called me a “witch,” I got so mad I grabbed her by the collar and punched her.
— ダンガル きっと、つよくなる (2016)
I usually don’t try to compete with people who are already in business.
You don’t want to sing anymore, but did you go listen to Meisan sing?
— 紅夢 (1991)
信じてもらえないだろうけど、茂みの中から怪獣が現れたんだよ。
You probably won't believe me, but a monster appeared from the bushes.
We took quite a detour, but we finally made it to the waterfall.
— ブエノスアイレス (1997)
いま取り組んでいるほかの本が、お返しにならないというわけじゃないけど。
It’s not that the other books I’m working on right now won’t be a return for you, though.
It’s grammatically correct, but native speakers wouldn’t say it that way.
I think you're a really good friend, but I can't see you as a romantic partner.
I could have continued taking the medication, but I didn't say anything.
— タクシー運転手 約束は海を越えて (2017)
トムってフランス語の勉強を楽しんでるって思うけど、まぁ、確信はないよ。
I think Tom is enjoying studying French, but I’m not really sure.
何日も悲しそうなときがあるけどお母さんの笑顔を見たら、わかるわ
Sometimes you look sad for days, but when I see Mom smile, I understand.
— パンズ・ラビリンス (2006)
I want to change my hairstyle too, but I need money.
— アバウト・タイム ~愛おしい時間について~ (2013)
Something terrible happened to me, but I’m glad you’re okay.
— ザ・マン・フロム・アース (2007)
マジで英語を勉強した方がいいと思うけど、でも映画が見たいなぁ。
I really think I should study English, but I kind of want to watch a movie.
もし彼をこんな風にした奴らを殺したら…スモーク…彼らには繋がりがあるけど
If I kill the people who did this to him... Smoke... They’re connected, though.
— 罪人たち (2025)
僕は心の中では憂鬱になっているけど、見た目にはわからないでしょう?
I’m feeling depressed inside, but you can’t tell by looking at me, can you?
調べてみたけどどこからアクセスしてるのかも分からなかったんだよね~
I looked into it, but I couldn’t even figure out where they were accessing it from.
— Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)
Come to think of it, my uncle was standing behind me, and I could smell alcohol on him.
— グエムル -漢江の怪物- (2006)
You probably won’t believe it, but it feels good, doesn’t it?
— エブリシング・エブリウェア・オール・アット・ワンス (2022)
I’m no match for them, but you might be able to handle it better.
— 紅夢 (1991)
<けど俺たちが飲んでるこのすばらしいビールだけは飲めないぜ>
<But you can't drink this wonderful beer we're drinking.>
— ロード・オブ・ザ・リング/王の帰還 (2003)
I’m sad about Mom, but I’ve had this unrequited love since before she died.
— ラブ・アクチュアリー (2003)
You guys already know this, but keep a particularly close eye on these guys.
— バトル・ロワイアル (2000)
I mentioned it to the secretary's secretary's secretary, though.
— ラブ・アクチュアリー (2003)