JLPT N4 Grammar: でも (demo) Meaning

It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.

Japanese Vocabulary: でも

Meaning: 

でも (demo) is a conjunction in Japanese that can be translated to “but” or “although” in English. It is often used to connect two contrasting ideas or to contrast expectations and reality.

Examples:

  1. 心配してくれてありがとう、でも大丈夫ですよ。  

Thanks for your concern, but it’s okay.

  1. ありがとう、でも、私はこれを注文しませんでした。 Thank you, but I didn’t order this.  
  1. あなたは今夜出かけますか?―多分、でもまだ分かりません。 Are you going out tonight? — I might. I don’t know for sure.  
  1. ありがとう、でも明日の仕事でのプレゼンの準備もしないと。  
  2. ありがとうございます、でも私はこれを注文しませんでした。 Thank you, but I didn’t order this.  
  1. あなたは泳げますか?―はい、でもあまり上手ではありません。 Can you swim? — Yes, but I’m not a very good swimmer.  
  1. 新しい車を買いたいんですか?―はい、でもまだ決めていません。 Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven’t made up my mind.  
  1. あなたは中国語が話せますよね?―はい、でもあまり上手じゃないです。 You speak Chinese, don’t you? — Yes, but not very well.  
  1. あなたはピアノが弾けるでしょう?―はい、でもあまり上手ではありません。 You can play the piano, can’t you? — Yes, but I’m not very good.

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