JLPT N5 Beginner
そうですが
That is true, but… (used to politely disagree or refuse)
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そうだけど casual
そうだけどね more casual
1 Phrase
That's true, but...
A polite transition used to affirm a previous statement before offering a counterargument.
Example
A この レストラン は 人気 です ね 。
B そう です が 、 少し 高い です ね 。
[A:] This restaurant is popular, isn't it? [B:] That's true, but it's a little expensive.
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I see, but...
An indirect strategy for turning down requests or invitations without explicitly saying no.
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