だって

conjunction

but

Colloquial conjunction used to introduce an objection or counterpoint, similar to 'but' or 'even so'. Often used in informal arguments.

• だって、それは無む理りだよ。

  But that's impossible.

• 彼かれは優やさしい。だって、時とき々どき厳きびしすぎる。

  He is kind. But sometimes he is too strict.

particle

even; too; also

Particle meaning 'even' or 'also', attached to nouns. Emphasizes that the noun is included in a statement, often with a nuance of surprise or extremity. Can be used with question words to mean 'any-' (e.g., 誰だって = anyone).

• 子こ供どもだってできるよ。

  Even a child can do it.

• 私わたしだって行いきたい。

  I want to go too.

• 誰だれだって間ま違ちがいはある。

  Anyone makes mistakes.

particle

they say; I hear; you mean

Particle used at the end of a sentence to indicate hearsay or to seek confirmation, similar to 'I heard that...' or 'you mean...'. Often used in casual conversation to repeat or question what someone said.

• 明日あしたは雨あめだって。

  They say it will rain tomorrow.

• 彼かれ、来こないんだって？

  You mean he's not coming?