ところが
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 所が
even so; however; still; whereupon
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Conjunction
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless; on the contrary; as a matter of fact; despite
Example sentences
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But the earth's magnetic field is very weak.
ところが実はどうすることもできないのです。
As it is, I can do nothing.
彼女は大丈夫だと言った。ところが実際はひどいけがをしていた。
She said she was OK. In fact, she was terribly injured.
金があったらそうしたいのです。ところが実はどうすることもできないのです。
If I were rich, I would do so. As it is, I can do nothing.
もし私が金持ちならば留学するんだが、ところが実際はそうすることが出来ない。
If I were rich, I would study abroad, but as it is I can't do so.
More examples (10)
ところが彼女はただ驚いたような顔を見せただけで、むしろ面白がっている風であった。
Instead she merely looked surprised and - could it be - amused.
「どうだ」と兄はいった。「わたしは正しかった。ここで私が静かに良い生活をしていた。ところが一方、あなたは王になったけれども、多くの苦労をした」
"You see," said the elder brother, "I was right. Here I have lived quietly and well, while you, though you may have been a king, have seen a great deal of trouble."
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I'm afraid of heights.
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What places do you enjoy?
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As a rule, twins have a lot in common.
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She has nothing snobbish about her.
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The coat doesn't fit properly across the shoulders.
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There are a lot of sights in Kyoto.
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There's something unusual about him.
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I have a very sore arm where you hit me.