ところが

    conjunction
  1. even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless; on the contrary; as a matter of fact; despiteword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • ところが
  • が【ところが】
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. even so; however; still
    2. This meaning is used to present a contrasting idea or to introduce a statement that counters the expectation set by the previous statement.
    He practices every day. Even so, he lost the match.
    It was raining. However, she went outside.
  2. whereupon
    3. This meaning indicates a direct consequence or result following a previous action or statement.
    He changed the plan, whereupon a new problem arose immediately.
    He quit, whereupon the team became even stronger.
  3. even though
    4. This meaning is used to introduce a statement that is true despite the conditions stated before it, highlighting a contradiction.
    He was busy. Even though that was the case, he helped me.
    It was a difficult problem. Even though it was, he found a solution.
  4. nevertheless
    5. This meaning emphasizes a point by showing that what follows is true regardless of what came before it.
    She was tired. Nevertheless, she kept running until the end.
    It was snowing. Nevertheless, the party was a success.
  5. on the contrary
    6. This meaning is used to emphasize a statement that opposes or contradicts a previous assertion.
    The movie wasn't interesting. On the contrary, my friend enjoyed it.
    He dislikes sweets. On the contrary, he ate the cake.
  6. as a matter of fact
    7. This meaning is used to introduce a statement that adds additional information that strengthens or contradicts the previous context.
    The store is expensive. As a matter of fact, the quality is good.
    He was late. As a matter of fact, it was due to traffic jams.
  7. despite
    8. This meaning indicates that something happens or is true even when faced with an obstacle or contrary situation.
    He was sick. Despite that, he continued working.
    The weather was bad. Despite that, we went hiking.
Generated collocations (experimental)
、however, even so、however, in reality、however, contrary to expectations、however, as expected、however, he did not come、even so, however、however, there was some issue、however, I do not think so、however, it was completely different、however, the result was different
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