JLPT N5 Beginner
ですが
Polite ‘but’ or ‘however’ used to contrast ideas or soften a remark
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1 Conjunction
"But / However"
Connects two opposing clauses within a polite sentence, functioning similarly to “but” or “although.”
Example
明日 は 日曜日 です が 、 仕事 が あります 。
Tomorrow is Sunday, but I have work.
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2 Conjunction / Preface
"Well..." / "As for..." (as a preface)
Softens the tone of an introduction or request by leaving the sentence technically incomplete.
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