～が
But: the polite version
You’ll be able to contrast two ideas politely within a single connected sentence.
この店は高いですが、おいしいです。
kono mise wa takai desu ga, oishii desu.
What do you think this sentence means?
This restaurant is expensive, but it’s delicious.
Connect two ideas politely with “but”
The conjunctive particle が can link a polite first clause to a contrasting second clause. It can also soften the transition by giving background before a request or question.
部屋は狭いですが、きれいです。
heya wa semai desu ga, kirei desu.
The room is small, but it is clean.
Polite clause + が + second clause
Put が after the first polite clause and continue with the contrasting or following idea.
日本語は難しいですが、面白いです。
nihongo wa muzukashii desu ga, omoshiroi desu.
Japanese is difficult, but interesting.
駅まで遠いですが、歩きます。
eki made tooi desu ga, arukimasu.
It is far to the station, but I will walk.
すみませんが、もう一度お願いします。
sumimasen ga, mou ichido onegai shimasu.
Excuse me, but could you say that once more?
この店は小さいですが、料理がおいしいです。
kono mise wa chiisai desu ga, ryouri ga oishii desu.
This restaurant is small, but the food is delicious.
バスは便利ですが、少し高いです。
basu wa benri desu ga, sukoshi takai desu.
The bus is convenient, but it is a little expensive.
妹は十歳ですが、料理が上手です。
imouto wa jussai desu ga, ryouri ga jouzu desu.
My younger sister is ten, but she is good at cooking.
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