This pattern connects a past action with a contrasting result or follow-up. It combines the た-form (past plain form) of a verb with けど (but/although). Key points: • 〜た = Past tense plain form of a verb (also used for completed actions) • けど = Conjunction meaning "but" or "although" • Pattern: [Verb in た-form] + けど = "Although [verb]..." / "I [did], but..." Nuance: • けど is casual and commonly used in conversation • It softens the contrast, so it feels more like "yeah, but…" or "although…" • More formal alternatives: けれど, けれども (more polite), or が (formal/literary) Tip: You can use たけど to start a sentence, leaving the second part implied: 行ったけど…。= I went, but... (trailing off — listener fills in the rest) This is a very natural and common pattern in everyday Japanese conversation.