Sentence + けど / が + Sentence
kedo / ga — but, although — contrast
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JLPT N5PatternSentence + けど / が + Sentence
Core Meaningbut, although — contrast
Structure
Sentence + けど / が + SentenceKey Exampleはじめて発表した日です。とても緊張しましたが、先生と友だちがいて、安心しました。It was the day I gave my first presentation. I was very nervous, but my teacher and friends were there, so I felt relieved.
Structure
Sentence + けど / が + SentenceMeaning and usage
けど / が gives a light contrast, like but or though, and connects ideas naturally.
Example sentences
はじめて発表した日です。とても緊張しましたが、先生と友だちがいて、安心しました。It was the day I gave my first presentation. I was very nervous, but my teacher and friends were there, so I felt relieved.
Practice this grammar
Choose the correct answer高い＿＿、おいしい。