だが
Reading: だが
Meaning: but, however (formal/literary)
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Example Sentence
頑張った 、 だが 失敗 した
I tried hard, but I failed.
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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