A。しかし、~B。

A. Shikashi, ~B.

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Formation

Sentence A + しかし + Sentence B.

Expresses contrast or contradiction between two clauses; 'A, but B', 'A, however B'.

When to use

Formal/written; essays, news, presentations. Rare in casual spoken conversation.

Explanation

The grammar point A。しかし、~B。 is used to show contrast or contradiction between two clauses. It can be translated as 'A, but B' or 'A, however B' in English. しかし is placed between two sentences to indicate a contrast between them.

Example sentences

Contradiction (But / However)

Corpus examples (46)

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