5課 接続と会話
Connect sentences and conversations
接続：Polite clause が、clause
But…; also…. Connect two opposing ideas or use it to open a sentence, making the sentence softer.
注意 / Note：が at the end of the introduction may not carry opposition: すみませんが…
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Contrast or open a polite conversation
Wonder: Are the two sides contrary to expectations?
Avoid: Don't use just to list more information
Tip to remember: が follows the polite form as a soft sentence
Check again: “Sorry but…” → すみませんが is very common
Wonder: Are the two sides contrary to expectations?
Avoid: Don't use just to list more information
Tip to remember: が follows the polite form as a soft sentence
Check again: “Sorry but…” → すみませんが is very common
この店は安いですが、おいしいです。
This restaurant is cheap but delicious.
日本語は難しいですが、毎日楽しいです。
Japanese is difficult but studying every day is fun.
すみませんが、駅はどこですか。
Excuse me, where is the station?