A。だが B。

~daga

JLPT N2 Neutral Chapter 21: But: one meaning, many registers, 8 of 9

Formation

Sentence A + だが + Sentence B

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

When to use

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

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ねだんが高たかい。だが、味あじはとてもいい。

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

Kono resutoran wa nedan ga takai. Daga, aji wa totemo ii.
彼かれは疲つかれている。だが、仕事しごとを終おわらせるまで休やすまない。

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

Kare wa tsukarete iru. Daga, shigoto o owaraseru made yasumanai.
昨日きのうは寒さむかった。だが、今日こんにちは暖あたたかい。

Yesterday was cold. But, today is warm.

Kinou wa samukatta. Daga, kyou wa atatakai.
彼女かのじょは外見がいけんは地味じみだ。だが、性格せいかくが素晴すばらしい。

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

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

Contradiction (But / However)

Compare when to use each