彼は日本人だが、英語がとても上手だ。
He is Japanese, but his English is very good.
Japanese
だが
だが
Meaning: but, however (formal/literary)
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I tried hard, but I failed.
彼は私の最大のライバルだが、親友でもある。
He is my greatest rival, but also my best friend.
彼女は華奢な体つきだが、実はとても力が強い。
She has a delicate build, but she's actually very strong.
私は果物が好きだが、とくにりんごが好きだ。
I like fruit, but I especially like apples.
彼は自称・作家だが、本を出版したことは一度もない。
He is a self-proclaimed writer, but he has never published a book.
彼は普段は無口だが、お酒を飲むと急におしゃべりになる。
He is usually quiet, but when he drinks, he suddenly becomes talkative.
彼は裕福な商人だが、密かに妾を囲っている。
He is a wealthy merchant, but he is secretly keeping a concubine.
彼女は中学生だが、とても大人っぽい雰囲気を持っている。
She is a middle school student, but she has a very mature atmosphere.
相手は強豪だが、我々にも十分に勝算はある。
The opponent is a powerhouse, but we also have a good chance of winning.
Usage Notes
Formal conjunction marking contrast or opposition. More literary than でも or けど. Often used in written language and formal speech. Typically starts a new clause or sentence. Masculine tone in spoken language. Cannot be used mid-sentence like が.
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