しかし

Formationsentence. しかし + sentence

しかし introduces a contrast in a way that suits writing and formal speech. でも is what you would say to a friend, しかし is what you would write in an essay. ところが is its cousin for contrasts that come as a surprise.

Examples

しかし is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. ところが実じつはどうすることもできないのです。

   As it is, I can do nothing.

2. しかし彼かれらは道みちに迷まよいません。

   But they never lose their way.

3. 冬ふゆは寒さむい、しかし私わたしは好すきだ。

   Winter is cold, but I like it.

4. しかし、使徒しとたちはその危険きけんに気付きづいた。

   However the disciples awoke to that danger.

5. 敏速びんそくに、しかし注意ちゅういしてやりなさい。

   Do it in haste but with care.