A。 では、~B。

A. Dewa, ~B

JLPT N5 Neutral Chapter 22: Joining sentences, 4 of 8

Formation

Noun A + では、 + Subject + Predicate B

Indicates a contrast or comparison between A and B; 'As for A, ~B'.

When to use

The topic-restriction particle ("as for X, among X"), NOT the それでは connective it looks like.

Explanation

The A では、~B grammar point is used to indicate a contrast or comparison between A and B. It is used to express that 'As for A, ~ B' or 'Regarding A, ~ B'. This grammar structure is often used for contrasting or comparing different subjects/topics.

Example sentences

Comparison (More Than / Which / The Most)