but in Japanese
but in Japanese is でも, けれども, が — but means used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
but in Japanese
でも
Pronounced: demo
けれども
Pronounced: keredomo
が
Pronounced: ga
けど
Pronounced: kedo
けれど
Pronounced: keredo
しかし
Pronounced: shikashi
以外
Pronounced: igai
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
しか
Pronounced: shika
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
だけ
Pronounced: dake
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
What does "but" mean?
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conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
"I wanted to go, but I was too tired."
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preposition Except for; apart from.
"Everyone but Sam showed up to the party."
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adverb Only; merely; just.
"He is but a child; you can't blame him."
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but in a sentence
- I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
- The film was long but genuinely entertaining.
- Everyone but Sam showed up to the party.
- Nobody but the teacher knew the answer.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "but" in Japanese?
"but" in Japanese is でも, けれども, が. but means: Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
How do you pronounce でも?
"but" in Japanese is でも, pronounced "demo".
How do you use "but" in a sentence?
Example: "I wanted to go, but I was too tired." In Japanese, "but" is でも, けれども, が.
Are there other ways to say "but" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 9 translations listed for "but": でも, けれども, が, けど, けれど, しかし.
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