Meaning & usage
だが is a conjunction meaning "but" or "however," used to connect two clauses where the second contrasts with the first. It follows plain-form sentences, including those ending in だ or ようだ. It has a formal, written feel, so it suits essays and narration more than casual speech.
Example sentences 8
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とにかくメシ・・・といきたいところだが、その前に用を足すことにした。
Anyhow, lunch ... is where I wanted to go but I decided to go to the toilet first.
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明日雨のようだががんばろう。
It looks like rain tomorrow, but I'll try my best.
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母は病気だが、いつも明るい。
My mother is always very cheerful in spite of poor health.
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彼女は人気のある音楽家だが、とてもつつましい。
She is a popular musician but very modest.
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嵐がなかったら、私はもっと早く着いたのだが。
If it had not been for the storm, I would have arrived earlier.
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彼女は北海道出身だが、今は東京に住んでいる。
She is from Hokkaido, but is now living in Tokyo.
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友人のケイは美人だが、人に思いやりがない。
My friend Kei is beautiful, but she is not considerate to others.
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不思議な話だが、ドアがひとりでに開いた。
It's strange, but the door opened on its own.