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5課 接続と会話
Connect sentences and conversations
5課

~。しかし、~

接続:Sentence 1。しかし、sentence 2
However. Conjunctions of opposition are often used in formal writing or speech.
注意 / Note:でも intimate; しかし is more formal and usually comes at the beginning of a sentence.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: State strong opposition in writing/reporting
Wonder: Are you writing an explanation, report or announcement?
Avoid: Don't use too much when chatting with friends
Tip to remember: しかし comes at the beginning of the new sentence
Check again: The nuance “however” is clearer and harder than でも
薬を飲みました。しかし、まだ熱があります。
I took medicine. However, the fever is still there.
道は簡単でした。しかし、時間がかかりました。
Simple path. However it takes a lot of time.
何度も確認しました。しかし、間違いがありました。
I have checked many times. However, there are still errors.

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