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しかしながら
shikashinagara
Description
「しかしながら」は「しかし」よりも少しかたい言い方で、前に言ったことと反対のことを言うときに使います。
"しかしながら" is a slightly more formal way of saying "しかし" and is used when stating something contrary to what was said before.
手紙やスピーチなど、ていねいな場面でよく使われます。
It is often used in polite contexts such as letters or speeches.
Meanings
しかしながらshikashinagara
however; nevertheless; but (formal)
努力した。しかしながら、結果は出なかった。
I made an effort. However, there were no results.
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Notes
- Etymology
しかし + ながら, an old concessive form; more formal and written than plain しかし.
- Nuance
common in speeches, essays and business writing; sounds stiff in casual conversation.
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