A。ただB。

When to use

Adds a minor reservation or exception to what was just said - "that said..."; softer than a full contrast.

Explanation

The ただ grammar point is used to express contrast between two situations or facts. It can often be translated as 'although', 'but', or 'however' in English. It is used to show a contradiction or a different aspect of a situation.

• 彼かれは頭あたまがいい。ただ、努力どりょくはあまりしない。

  He is smart; however, he doesn't make much effort.

  Kare wa atama ga ii. Tada, doryoku wa amari shinai.

• 外そとは雨あめが降ふっている。ただ、家いえにいると暇ひまだ。

  It's raining outside, but I'm bored at home.

  Soto wa ame ga futte iru. Tada, ie ni iru to hima da.

• そのレストランは値段ねだんが高たかい。ただ、サービスが良よい。

  That restaurant is expensive; however, the service is good.

  Sono resutoran wa nedan ga takai. Tada, saabisu ga yoi.

• テストの結果けっかは良よくなかった。ただ、やり直なおすチャンスがある。

  The test results were not good, but there's a chance to retake it.

  Tesuto no kekka wa yokunakatta. Tada, yarinaosu chansu ga aru.

Contradiction (But / However)

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• A。けれども、～B。A. Keredomo,~ B.N5Used to express a contrast between two statements. It can…

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