でも (but/however)
But, However
JLPT N5
Pattern
Sentence A。でも、Sentence B
How it works
でも at the start of a sentence means “but / however”, contrasting with the sentence before. It is conversational; しかし is the written equivalent.
Examples
- 東京でも 雪が ふります。でも、きょねんは あまり ふりませんでした。It does snow in Tokyo. But last year it didn't snow much.
- この 店は 高いです。でも、おいしいです。This place is expensive. But it's tasty.
Related grammar
Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.