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VocabJLPT N5

but (still)

Conjunction

Definitions

1. but (still)
2. and yet

This conjunction means "even so" or "nevertheless" and is used to express that something happens or is true despite what was just stated. It shows a contrast between two situations, similar to "but still" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The work's not done, but I still want to go home.

Sentence 2

I've got so much work, but I still want to go home early.

Sentence 3

I hate myself, but I'm going to keep living.

Sentence 4

It might be hopeless, but I'm going to try anyway.

Sentence 5

She was crying, but she smiled anyway.