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だが

but, however, (and) yet, nevertheless, still, for all that

Sentence 1。だが Sentence 2。

だが is a conjunction used at the beginning of a sentence to contrast the information with the preceding sentence. It is the informal version of 'しかし' or 'でも' and is frequently used in writing, formal speeches, or by male speakers in casual conversation.

Beginning of a sentence

This structure introduces a statement that contradicts or provides an unexpected result based on the previous sentence.

勉強した。だが、試験に落ちた。

I studied. However, I failed the exam.

料理は美味しい。だが、高い。

The food is delicious. But, it is expensive.

彼は親切だ。だが、友達がいない。

He is kind. Nevertheless, he has no friends.

Note

だが is primarily a literary or formal spoken term. In everyday polite conversation, 'ですが' or 'しかし' is more common, while 'でも' is the standard for casual speech. It should not be used to connect two clauses within a single sentence; it must start a new sentence.

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but, however, (and) yet, nevertheless, still, for all that

Sentence 1。 だが Sentence 2。

Beginning of a sentence

Sentence 1。だが Sentence 2。