Translation of Japanese word "ところが" to English
ところが
ところが
[tokoroga]
IPA: /tokoroga/
Meaning
ConjunctionBut, yet, though, although.
How to use
ところが (tokoroga) — 'however / but (unexpected result)'. 勉強した。ところが、落ちてしまった。 — I studied. However, I failed.
🇬🇧 English
however (unexpected)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ところが
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ところが
Romaji Transcription: tokoroga
Example Sentences
雨が降ると思ったところが、晴れました。
あめがふるとおもった ところが はれました。
I thought it would rain, but it cleared up.
彼は弱いところが多かった。
かれは よわい ところが おおかった。
He had many weak points.
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Common phrases
- 〜。ところが、〜。— ~. However, ~ (unexpected outcome).
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Frequency rank: #269 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "ところが" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ところが" means "however (unexpected)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to express an unexpected fact or result.".
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