
GRAMMAR
〜だが
but ~
Explanation
NOTE
だが is a formal, written conjunction meaning but or however. It connects two contrasting statements, similar to しかし but slightly more direct.
NOTE
You will encounter だが in writing, news, and formal speech. In everyday conversation, でも or けど are preferred instead.
STRUCTURE
V普
だが努力した。だが結果は出なかった。
Doryoku shita. Daga kekka wa denakatta.
I made an effort. But I didn't get results.
彼は頭がいい。だが怠けている。
Kare wa atama ga ii. Daga namakete iru.
He is smart. But he is lazy.
天気は悪い。だが試合は行われる。
Tenki wa warui. Daga shiai wa okonawareru.
The weather is bad. But the match will be held.
Practice exercises
1
安い。だが品質はいい。
It's cheap. But the quality is good.
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2
時間がない。だが頑張る。
There is no time. But I'll do my best.
Answer
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3
難しい。だがやってみる。
It's difficult. But I'll try.
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4
安い。だが大きい。
It's cheap. But it's big.
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5
試験は難しかった。だが合格した。
The exam was difficult. But I passed.
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6
彼女は優秀だ。だが経験は少ない。
She is excellent. But she has little experience.
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7
計画は完璧だった。だが実行は困難だった。
The plan was perfect. But the execution was difficult.
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8
新しい政策が発表された。だが市民の反応は様々だ。
A new policy was announced. But the citizens' reactions are varied.
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