ところが
所が
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless; on the contrary; as a matter of fact; despite
N5Common wordConjunction
Conjunction
even so•however•still•whereupon•even though•nevertheless•on the contrary•as a matter of fact•despite
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Example Sentences
ところが地球の磁場はごく弱いものです。
But the earth's magnetic field is very weak.
ところが実はどうすることもできないのです。
As it is, I can do nothing.
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.
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.
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.