と思うけど

I think, but...

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I think, but... A conversational sentence ending used to soften an opinion, express uncertainty, or leave an opposing point implied. Depending on context, it can also mean “I think...” or “I believe I...”

JA: それはいいと思うけど、ちょっと高いね。

EN: I think that's good, but it's a little expensive.

こんな警備は必要ないと思うけど

I don't think we need this much security.

— RRR (2022)

（真柴智）でも川井さんってしっかりしてると思うけど？

(Satoshi Mashiba) But I think Kawai is pretty responsible, though?

— 映画聲の形 (2016)

彼、オーストラリア出身だと思うけど、違うかも。

I think he’s from Australia, but I could be wrong.

これでいいと思うけど、よく分かんない。

I think this is fine, but I'm not really sure.

良いと思うけど出来るの？

I think it's good, but can you actually do it?

— ニュー・シネマ・パラダイス (1988)

言ったと思うけど。

I think I told you.

ちょっと怪しいと思うけどイテッ

I think it’s a little suspicious, but—ow!

— 天気の子 (2019)

まあそれで合ってると思うけど。

Well, I think that's probably right.

それはないと思うけど、何だろう？

I don't think that's it, but I wonder what it is.

— ベイビー・ブローカー (2022)

これが一番いい方法だと思うけど。

I think this is the best way, though.

人からお金借りてまで、買い物する事ないと思うけど。

I don’t think you should go shopping to the point of borrowing money from someone.

つらいと思うけど、この男をよく見て

I know it’s hard, but take a good look at this man.

— 親切なクムジャさん (2005)

記憶力は、私と同じぐらいだと思うけど。

I think your memory is about as good as mine, though.

できると思うけどどうすればいいの？

I think I can, but how do I do it?

— ムーンライズ・キングダム (2012)

ないと思うけど。

I don't think so, though.

それはそれできれいだと思うけどもう終わりだ

I think it’s beautiful in its own way, but it’s already over.

— ハウルの動く城 (2004)

内装も音楽もすばらしいと思うけど家は買わない

I think both the interior and the music are wonderful, but I wouldn't buy the house.

— 最強のふたり (2011)