What does ところが mean in Japanese?

ところが means however,while,even if.

What JLPT level is ところが?

ところが is a JLPT N3 vocabulary word.

however,while,even if

Flashcards

ところが (tokoroga) is a JLPT N3 vocabulary word meaning “however,while,even if”.

ところがその国家試験は医学の知識をみるもので、

However, this final national exam is merely to test whether you have the knowledge to become a doctor.