接続・理由N5
しかし
however / but
Structure
文。しかし、+ 文
Explanation
Connects two sentences indicating contrast. Used at the beginning of a sentence. A relatively formal written expression.
Examples
この料理は高いです。しかし、おいしいです。
This dish is expensive. However, it is delicious.
試験は難しかったです。しかし、合格しました。
The exam was difficult. However, I passed.
Note
しかし goes at sentence start (not mid-sentence); が/けど go mid-sentence. In speech, でも (sentence start) often replaces しかし.