しかし
しかし means however; but. It is a JLPT N5 grammar point. This connects a sentence to a contrasting idea. Compared with けど, it is a little more common in writing or polite speech.
Japanese sources describe it as 「しかし」.
しかし examples
この本は高いです。しかし、いい本です。
This book is expensive. However, it is a good book.
行きたいです。しかし、時間がありません。
I want to go. However, I do not have time.
しかし exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
今日は日曜日です。（ ）、学校へ行きます。
- そして
- それから
- しかし ✓
- まで
Today is Sunday. However, I go to school.
この店は安いです。（ ）、遠いです。
- しかし ✓
- から
- ので
- だけ
This shop is cheap. However, it is far.
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