Meaning of 所が in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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所がJLPT 3
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Kana Readingところが
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Romajitokoroga
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- conjunction
- Meaning
- even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless; on the contrary; as a matter of fact; despite
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Example Sentences
所が, ところが used in context
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彼女は大丈夫だと言った。ところが実際はひどいけがをしていた。
She said she was OK. In fact, she was terribly injured.
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金があったらそうしたいのです。ところが実はどうすることもできないのです。
If I were rich, I would do so. As it is, I can do nothing.
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もし私が金持ちならば留学するんだが、ところが実際はそうすることが出来ない。
If I were rich, I would study abroad, but as it is I can't do so.
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ところが彼女はただ驚いたような顔を見せただけで、むしろ面白がっている風であった。
Instead she merely looked surprised and - could it be - amused.
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As it is, I can do nothing.
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But the earth's magnetic field is very weak.
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