だが
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Etymology
Phrase consisting of だ (da, “is, are”, copula) + が (ga, nominative particle, also used contrastively after verbs).[1][2]
が is also used after verbs in this same way to indicate “the previous statement is the case, but...”
Pronunciation
Conjunction
- though, although, however, but, be that as it may, that said
- あの子は好き。だが、スタイルはちょっとださい。
- Ano ko wa suki. Da ga, sutairu wa chotto dasai.
- I like that girl. But her style is a bit uncool.
- あの子は好き。だが、スタイルはちょっとださい。
Usage notes
Used to start a sentence. Generally followed by a comma.
Synonyms
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