HomeGrammarJLPT N5A。でも、~B。(A. Demo, ~B)

A。でも、~B。(A. Demo, ~B)

JLPT N5

Explanation

Used to express contrast between two statements; 'A, but B', 'A, however B'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The A。でも、~B。grammar point is used to express contrast or an unexpected continuation from statement A to statement B. It can be translated as 'A, but B' or 'A, however B' in English. The formation simply places でも at the beginning of the second sentence to show contrast with the first sentence.

Examples

Kinou wa samukatta. Demo, kyou wa atatakai desu.

Yesterday was cold. But today it's warm.

Kare wa isogashii. Demo, tomodachi to asobu jikan ga aru.

He is busy. However, he still has time to hang out with friends.

Shiken ni goukaku shita. Demo, mada benkyou wo tsuzuketeimasu.

I passed the exam. But I'm still continuing to study.

Kanojo wa yuumei da. Demo, totemo kenkyo desu.

She is famous. However, she's very humble.

Practice

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