〜が（逆接）
〜が（逆接） means but; although. It is a JLPT N5 grammar point. `が` connects two ideas that contrast with each other. It means “but” or “although” and makes the contrast sound smooth within one sentence.
Japanese sources describe it as 「逆接の「が」」.
〜が（逆接） examples
このかばんは小さいですが、いいです。
This bag is small, but it is good.
漢字はむずかしいですが、おもしろいです。
Kanji is difficult, but interesting.
〜が（逆接） exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
この店は小さいです（ ）、きれいです。
- を
- が ✓
- で
- に
This store is small, but clean.
今日は寒いです（ ）、天気はいいです。
- よ
- ね
- を
- が ✓
It is cold today, but the weather is good.
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