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A casual phrase used to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge about something, often followed by an opinion or suggestion.
知らんけど、このレストランおいしいよ。
I don't know, but this restaurant is delicious.
知らんけど、彼の言ってること正しいかも。
I don't know, but what he's saying might be right.
This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation among friends or peers. It softens the statement by acknowledging uncertainty.
This phrase is very informal and should only be used with friends or in casual settings.
Do not use this phrase in formal situations, such as business meetings or written communication.
Derived from the contraction of '知らない' (shiranai, meaning 'I don't know') and 'けど' (kedo, meaning 'but').
This phrase is informal and typically used in spoken Japanese. It is not appropriate for formal or written contexts.