AI Japanese Tutor - JLPT Grammar Meaning: A。だが B。(~daga)

Explanation

Expresses contrasting ideas or statements; 'but', 'however'.

Formation

Sentence A + だが + Sentence B

Detailed explanation

The A。だが B。grammar point is used to express contrasting ideas or statements. It connects two sentences or phrases with a contrasting meaning. It can be translated as 'but' or 'however' in English.

Examples

このレストランは値段が高い。だが、味はとてもいい。

Kono resutoran wa nedan ga takai. Daga, aji wa totemo ii.

This restaurant is expensive. But, the taste is very good.

彼は疲れている。だが、仕事を終わらせるまで休まない。

Kare wa tsukarete iru. Daga, shigoto o owaraseru made yasumanai.

He is tired. However, he will not rest until he finishes work.

昨日は寒かった。だが、今日は暖かい。

Kinou wa samukatta. Daga, kyou wa atatakai.

Yesterday was cold. But, today is warm.

彼女は外見は地味だ。だが、性格が素晴らしい。

Kanojo wa gaiken wa jimi da. Daga, seikaku ga subarashii.

Her appearance is plain. However, she has a wonderful personality.

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