A1 conjunction ニュートラル #22 よく出る

but

/bʌt/

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

例文

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1

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

2

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

3

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

語族

副詞
but
関連
rebuttal
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'but' as a U-turn sign in a sentence; it tells you the direction of the thought is about to change.

クイックテスト

She studied very hard, ___ she failed the exam.

正解!

正解は: but

例文

1

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

everyday

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

2

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

formal

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

3

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

informal

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

4

The experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.

academic

The experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.

5

We reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.

business

We reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.

語族

副詞
but
関連
rebuttal

よく使う組み合わせ

but also but also
nothing but nothing but
anything but anything but
all but all but
but then but then

よく使うフレーズ

But of course

But of course

Last but not least

Last but not least

But for

But for

よく混同される語

but vs and

'And' adds similar information, whereas 'but' adds contrasting or surprising information.

but vs however

'But' is a coordinating conjunction used mid-sentence; 'however' is a conjunctive adverb usually requiring a semicolon or a new sentence.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'but' to link two independent clauses. In modern English, it is acceptable to start a sentence with 'But' for emphasis, though some formal styles discourage it.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often forget to place a comma before 'but' when it connects two full sentences. Another mistake is using 'but' and 'although' in the same sentence (e.g., 'Although it was raining, but we went out').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'but' as a U-turn sign in a sentence; it tells you the direction of the thought is about to change.

📖

語源

Derived from Old English 'be-utan', meaning 'on the outside' or 'without'.

文法パターン

Sentence A, but sentence B. Adjective but adjective. Noun but noun.
🌍

文化的な背景

In communication, there is a common saying that 'everything before the word but doesn't count,' suggesting that the speaker's true intent follows the contrast.

クイックテスト

She studied very hard, ___ she failed the exam.

正解!

正解は: but

関連単語

circummintude

C1

Describing a quality or approach that is all-encompassing yet expressed indirectly or through its peripheral elements. It suggests a comprehensive state of being that surrounds a central point without addressing it explicitly.

synmultery

C1

To synchronize and manage multiple diverse streams of information or tasks into a single coherent operation. It is often used in high-level technical or organizational environments to describe the seamless integration and simultaneous execution of parallel processes.

hypertendism

C1

To subject a system, social structure, or individual to chronic and excessive stress or tension until it reaches a state of instability. It involves the active process of pushing limits to the point of structural or psychological fatigue.

prelaudhood

C1

Describing the period, state, or quality of existence before an individual or entity has received public acclaim or significant praise. It specifically refers to the formative and often obscure years prior to achieving widespread recognition.

bisonence

C1

Describing a sound, resonance, or vibration that possesses two distinct tonal qualities or frequencies occurring simultaneously. It is most frequently used in specialized acoustic analysis and advanced music theory to describe complex auditory phenomena.

homoprimious

C1

Describing something that shares the same primary origin or occupies the same initial position within a sequence across different systems or groups. It is typically used in specialized academic contexts to denote foundational elements that are uniform in their starting state.

intramodant

C1

Relating to or occurring strictly within a single mode, channel, or system of operation without crossing over into others. It is often used in technical or academic contexts to describe data processing or sensory input that is contained within one specific modality.

anpacancy

C1

A state of chronic or unresolved vacancy in a physical or digital space, typically resulting from systemic failure, legal deadlocks, or economic stagnation. Unlike a standard vacancy, it implies a prolonged period during which a functional space remains unoccupied despite its potential utility.

bijudary

C1

Bijudary refers to a collective assortment of jewelry, trinkets, or small personal ornaments, often characterized by intricate or delicate craftsmanship. It can also describe the trade of a jeweler or the specific location where such finery is sold.

comcitful

C1

To actively foster or manifest communal spirit and civic responsibility through collaborative action. It describes the process of integrating oneself into a community by fulfilling social duties and promoting harmony.

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