A。もっとも B。

When to use

Concessive "though, to be fair..." - softens or qualifies a preceding statement rather than flatly contradicting it.

Explanation

The A。もっとも B。 grammar point is used to express contrasting opinions or facts. It can be translated as 'although', 'but', or 'however' in English. This structure connects two clauses and highlights the contrast between them.

• 彼かれは頭あたまがいい。もっとも、勉強べんきょうも大切たいせつだ。

  He is smart. However, studying is also important.

  Kare wa atama ga ii. Mottomo, benkyou mo taisetsu da.

• このレストランは美味おいしい。もっとも、値段ねだんが高たかい。

  This restaurant is delicious. But, the prices are high.

  Kono resutoran wa oishii. Mottomo, nedan ga takai.

• 彼女かのじょは綺麗きれいだ。もっとも、性格せいかくが悪わるい。

  She is beautiful. Although, her personality is bad.

  Kanojo wa kirei da. Mottomo, seikaku ga warui.

• 日本にほんは面白おもしろい国くにだ。もっとも、住すむのが大変たいへんそうだ。

  Japan is an interesting country. But, it seems difficult to live in.

  Nihon wa omoshiroi kuni da. Mottomo, sumu no ga taihen sou da.

Contradiction (But / However)

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• ～けど、～〜kedo、～N5Used to connect two clauses; 'but', 'however', 'although'
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• ～が〜gaN5Particle indicating the subject of a sentence or…
• A。だが B。~dagaN2Expresses contrasting ideas or statements; 'but', 'however'.
• A。それでも B。~sore demoN2Expresses 'even so', 'nevertheless', 'still', or 'but'…
• A。ただB。~tadaN2Express contrast between two situations; 'although'…
• A。しかし、～B。A. Shikashi, ~B.N5Expresses contrast or contradiction between two clauses…
• A。ただしB。A. Tadashi BN2Adding a condition or exception to a statement; 'however'…
• ～ものの、～〜mono no、～N2Indicates contrast or contradiction between two clauses…
• A。けれども、～B。A. Keredomo,~ B.N5Used to express a contrast between two statements. It can…

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