〜ところが

N3

however (unexpectedly)

Structure

ところが + Sentence

Explanation

「〜ところが」 means "however (unexpectedly)". Structure: ところが + Sentence. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

tokoroga, riyou wa chuushi ni narimashita.

However, the use was cancelled.

tokoroga, shidou wa chuushi ni narimashita.

However, the guidance was cancelled.

tokoroga, kiroku wa chuushi ni narimashita.

However, the record was cancelled.

tokoroga, haisou wa chuushi ni narimashita.

However, the shipping was cancelled.

tokoroga, tsuuyaku wa chuushi ni narimashita.

However, the interpretation was cancelled.

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