A。でも、~B。 JLPT N5 Casual
A. Demo, ~B
Used to express contrast between two statements; 'A, but B', 'A, however B'.
Casual speech; fine with friends and family, avoid in writing or formal settings.
Formation
Clause A + でも + Clause B
Explanation
The A。でも、~B。grammar point is used to express contrast or an unexpected continuation from statement A to statement B. It can be translated as 'A, but B' or 'A, however B' in English. The formation simply places でも at the beginning of the second sentence to show contrast with the first sentence.
Example sentences
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Yesterday was cold. But today it's warm.
Kinou wa samukatta. Demo, kyou wa atatakai desu.
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He is busy. However, he still has time to hang out with friends.
Kare wa isogashii. Demo, tomodachi to asobu jikan ga aru.
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I passed the exam. But I'm still continuing to study.
Shiken ni goukaku shita. Demo, mada benkyou wo tsuzuketeimasu.
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She is famous. However, she's very humble.
Kanojo wa yuumei da. Demo, totemo kenkyo desu.