A。だが B。 JLPT N2 Neutral

~daga

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

Blunt, assertive "but"; common in writing, speeches, and narration - less soft than けど, less formal-sounding than しかし.

Formation

Sentence A + だが + Sentence B

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.

Example sentences

このレストランは値段が高い。だが、味はとてもいい。

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

Kono resutoran wa nedan ga takai. Daga, aji wa totemo ii.
彼は疲れている。だが、仕事を終わらせるまで休まない。

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

Kare wa tsukarete iru. Daga, shigoto o owaraseru made yasumanai.
昨日は寒かった。だが、今日は暖かい。

Yesterday was cold. But, today is warm.

Kinou wa samukatta. Daga, kyou wa atatakai.
彼女は外見は地味だ。だが、性格が素晴らしい。

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

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

A。だが B。 JLPT N2 Neutral

Formation

Explanation

Example sentences

Contradiction (But / However)