JLPT N5 Beginner
でも
But; even; or something; forms ‘any-’ meanings when attached to question words.
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1 Conjunction
But" / "However
Connects a previous statement to a contrasting or contradictory follow-up thought.
Example
その レストラン は 人気 です 。 でも 、 少し 高い です 。
That restaurant is popular. But, it's a little expensive.
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Even...
Highlights an extreme example to imply that the statement applies universally or to less extreme cases.
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...or something
Suggests an option as a non-exclusive example to make invitations or proposals sound less direct.
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Any... (with question words)
Attaches to interrogative words to indicate a lack of restriction or specific conditions.
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