What does the JLPT N5 word "でも" mean?

The N5 word "でも" (でも (demo)) means "but, however, although". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "でも"?

Yes, a common example is: "ラーメンが好きです。でも、毎日食べません。" which translates to "I like ramen. But, I don't eat it every day.".

でも (demo)

でも

but, however, although

💡 Nuance & Usage: Used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory statement. It's often used conversationally and can be slightly less formal than しかし (shikashi).

📝 Example Sentences

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.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "でも"!

毎日日本語を勉強しています。_______、まだ難しいです。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 「でも」は、前の文の内容と反対の事柄を述べるときに使います。
English: Demo is used to state something contradictory to the content of the previous sentence.

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