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知らんけど

shiran kedo
phrase★Intermediate— I don't know, but...
informal

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.

Collocations

知らんけどI don't know, but...

Synonyms

知らないけどわからないけど

Related Phrases

知らないけどphrase
I don't know
わからないけどphrase
I don't know, but...

💡Pro Tip

Casual Usage

This phrase is very informal and should only be used with friends or in casual settings.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Formal Contexts

Do not use this phrase in formal situations, such as business meetings or written communication.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the contraction of '知らない' (shiranai, meaning 'I don't know') and 'けど' (kedo, meaning 'but').

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is informal and typically used in spoken Japanese. It is not appropriate for formal or written contexts.

Word Breakdown

知らん
I don't know
root
+
けど
but
suffix
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