〜が、〜

N5

but

Structure

Sentence + が + Sentence

Explanation

「〜が、〜」 means "but". Structure: Sentence + が + Sentence. This is a JLPT N5 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

mizuhasukidesuga, takaidesu.

I like water, but it is expensive.

kabanhasukidesuga, takaidesu.

I like bag, but it is expensive.

tokeihasukidesuga, takaidesu.

I like clock, but it is expensive.

gohanhasukidesuga, takaidesu.

I like rice, but it is expensive.

yasaihasukidesuga, takaidesu.

I like vegetables, but it is expensive.

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