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GrammarJLPT N2
only ...
Pre-Noun Adjectival

Also written as 物の

Definitions

  1. 1. only ...
  2. 2. no more than ...
This conjunction is used to express a contrast, similar to "although" or "even though," often implying a sense of disappointment or unexpectedness about what follows. It connects two clauses where the second outcome is contrary to what the first might suggest.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I went, but couldn't do anything," they said.

Sentence 2

"I heard it, but couldn't understand it," they answered.

Sentence 3

"I started it, but gave up right away."

Sentence 4

"I bought it, but haven't used it once."

Sentence 5

"I saw them, but couldn't say a word," they said with regret.