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でもBut; however (conversational)N5

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が・けど・しかし・でも・それでも・ところが・それなのにDiscourse guide

Choosing a contrast connectorChoose in two steps: first decide whether to attach the contrast to the first clause or begin a new sentence; then decide what kind of turn the second statement makes. It may simply qualify the first point, push back conversationally, remain true despite an obstacle, reveal an unexpected development, or express a jarring failure of expectation.6 points · N5–N4–N3–N2

ても・でも・のに・くせに・たって・だってChoice guide

Choosing between “even if” and “even though”Choose first by attitude, not by the English translation. Use ても・でも for a neutral result that remains true despite a condition, のに for an established fact whose result clashes with expectation, くせに when you openly blame someone, and たって・だって for the broad neutral pattern in casual conversation.4 points · N4–N3

わけではない・とは限かぎらない・というものではない・ないことはない・なくはない・ないでもない・ないものでもないChoice guide

Limiting a claim or giving a qualified yesThese expressions do one of two jobs. The first group limits someone’s claim: the conclusion is too broad, not guaranteed, or based on an inadequate rule. The second group uses a double negative to give a cautious yes: something is possible or partly true, but only with reservations. Decide which direction you mean before choosing the individual form.7 points · N3–N2–N1

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