だが
But; however (formal written)
Romaji: daga
Meaning & usage
But; however; yet; nevertheless | A conjunction that expresses something that is contrasted with what is expressed in the previous sentence.
Notes
伸びる - [multi def] to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve
都会 - city
親しみ - intimacy; affection; familiarity
なぜか - somehow, for some reason, without knowing why
Example sentences 7
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あの人には才能がある。だが、その才能を使っていない。
He is talented, but he is not using his talents.
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今日の試験のために寝ないで勉強した。だが、さっぱり出来なかった。
I studied hard for today's exam without sleeping, but I couldn't do it at all.
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妹はよく勉強するし、頭もいい。だが、成績はなぜかよくない。
My younger sister studies hard and she is intelligent, but somehow her grades are not good.
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山本は医者に何度も煙草を辞めるように言われた。だが、辞める気はないらしい。
Yamamoto was told by his doctor to quit smoking, but he doesn't seem to have any intention of quitting.
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日本の経済力は伸びている。だが、いつまで続くかは分からない。
Japanese economic power is growing, but we can't tell how long it will last.
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私は彼女とは初めて会った。だが、前から知っていたような親しみを感じた。
I met her for the first time; but I felt close to her as if I had known her for a long time.
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都会の生活は便利だ。だが、ストレスが多すぎる。
Urban life is convenient. But there are too many stresses.