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.

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