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ところが
tokoroga
Description
「ところが」は、前に言ったことと反対のことが起きたときに使う言葉です。
"ところが" is a word used when something opposite to what was said before happens.
思っていたことと違う結果になって、少しおどろいた気持ちを表します。
It expresses a feeling of slight surprise when the result is different from what was expected.
Meanings
ところがtokoroga
however; but (contrary to expectation)
晴れると思った。ところが、雨が降った。
I thought it would be sunny. However, it rained.
ところがtokoroga
and yet; but then (surprising turn)
家を出た。ところが、財布を忘れていた。
I left the house. However, I forgot my wallet.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 所(ところ) + が; literally "at the point where," now a fixed contrastive conjunction.
- Nuance
unlike しかし, ところが stresses an unexpected result contrary to what the speaker assumed.
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