が | Grammar | lingaku

Structure

[verb (plain)] + が + Clause 2

[i-adj (plain)] + が + Clause 2

[na-adj] + だ + が + Clause 2

[noun] + だ + が + Clause 2

Polite forms: [verb/adj (masu/desu)] + が + Clause 2

Description

The ～が structure is used as a conjunction to connect two clauses, expressing contrast or contradiction between them. It is commonly translated as "but" or "however" in English.

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I’m busy, but I’ll help.

Note: In written or formal Japanese, が is used instead of casual connectors like けど or けれど.

Examples

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I’m busy, but I’ll help.

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This book is interesting, but a bit difficult.

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He is kind, but a bit strict.

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It’s raining, but the game won’t be canceled.

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I don’t have money, but I want to travel.

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This road is short, but dangerous.

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She’s a student, but she also works.

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It’s quiet, but a bit lonely.

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I studied, but I couldn’t pass the exam.

だっ、。

It was tough, but it was fun.

References

The Particle Ga I 格助詞「が」①imabi.org
が-butBunpro