けど

いい天気(てんき)が続(つづ)けばいいけど…。雨(あめ)が降(ふ)りそう…。

It would be nice if the good weather continues, but it seems like it's going to rain. {but, however, although}

私(わたし)の経験(けいけん)から言(い)うけど、休(やす)む時(とき)は全力(ぜんりょく)で休(やす)んだほうがいいよ。

Speaking from my experience, however, it's better to rest with all your might when you take a break. {but, however, although}

うちの父(ちち)は歳(とし)をとっているけど、体力(たいりょく)は三(さん)十(じゅう)代(だい)の人(ひと)と同(おな)じくらいだ。

Although my father is getting old, his physical strength is about the same as a person in their thirties. {but, however, although}

あいつは頑固(がんこ)だ。けど、話(はなし)は分(わ)かる人間(にんげん)だ。だから辛抱強(しんぼうづよ)く話(はな)してみろ。

He is stubborn. However, he is someone who understands the conversation. Therefore, try to talk to him patiently. {but, however, although}

同僚(どうりょう)の高橋(たかはし)はいつも言(い)うことは立派(りっぱ)だけど、実際(じっさい)に行動(こうどう)をする事(こと)は滅多(めった)にないんだ。

My colleague Takahashi always says admirable things, but rarely ever acts on them. {but, however, although}