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しかし

shikashi

Description

「しかし」は、前の話とはちがうことを言うときに使う言葉です。

"しかし" is a word used when saying something different from the previous topic.

文の初めによく使い、少しかたい言い方です。

It is often used at the beginning of a sentence and is a somewhat formal expression.

Meanings

しかしshikashi

but; however; nevertheless

雨がふった。しかし、試合は続いた。

It rained, but the game continued.

しかしshikashi

used to express strong feeling or surprise

しかし、暑いですね。

However, it's hot, isn't it?

Related words

でもけれどだがところがしかしながら

Notes

  • Nuance

    しかし is more formal than でも and common in writing or careful speech.

  • Usage

    often placed at the start of a sentence, followed by a comma.

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