JLPT N3 Intermediate
だが
Formal sentence-initial ‘but’ or ‘however’.
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Conjunction
But" / "However
Marks a definitive transition to a contrasting statement or objection at the beginning of a sentence.
Example
彼 は 一生懸命 勉強 した 。 だが 、 試験 に 落ちて しまった 。
He studied very hard. However, he failed the exam.
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