synonym Comparative
でも
VS
しかし
Differences Between "でも" and "しかし"
Option A
でも
Meaning
but, however, although
Reading
でも (demo)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
ラーメンが好きです。でも、毎日食べません。
I like ramen. But, I don't eat it every day.
Option B
しかし
Meaning
however, but
Reading
しかし (shikashi)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼は一生懸命勉強した。しかし、試験は難しかった。
He studied very hard. However, the exam was difficult.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(but, however, although)"?
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使い分け解説:
- でも: Used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory statement. It's often used conversationally and can be slightly less formal than しかし (shikashi).
- しかし: A conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts the preceding statement. It is slightly more formal than 「でも」.
- でも: Used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory statement. It's often used conversationally and can be slightly less formal than しかし (shikashi).
- しかし: A conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts the preceding statement. It is slightly more formal than 「でも」.
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