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でも (demo) - But, however

[Sentence]. + でも + [Sentence].

Quick answer

[Sentence]. + でも + [Sentence]. means "But, however". It is a N5 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

But, however

Explanation

でも connects contrasting sentences.

Examples

高いです。でも、買います。
たかいです。でも、かいます。
It's expensive. But I'll buy it.
高—Tall買—Buy
疲れました。でも、楽しかったです。
つかれました。でも、たのしかったです。
I'm tired. But it was fun.
楽—Music

Practice this grammar

[Sentence]. + でも + [Sentence].

Which sentence correctly uses "でも (demo) - But, however"?

Vocabulary from these examples

高TallN5楽MusicN4買BuyN4

Last updated Jul 4, 2026