接続詞 - コントラストの結合

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

しかし, ただし

used to add a statement that is surprising compared to what has just been said

しかし, それでも

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

たとえ, しかしながら

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

そもそも, しかしながら

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

にもかかわらず, ただし

used to introduce a hypothetical or conditional situation that contrasts with reality, implying that regardless of whether a certain condition is fulfilled or not, the outcome or action mentioned will still occur

たとえ, もし

despite the fact that; even though

〜にもかかわらず, たとえ〜でも

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

一方で, 対して

although, even though

とはいえ, たとえ

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

~よりむしろ, ~の代わりに

used to show a contrast between two things or situations

彼女は欲しかったが, とはいえ

used to imply unexpected or ironic outcomes

いつ, その時

used to indicate a contrast between two things

一方で, ながら

much less

ましてや, それどころか

used to introduce a clarification, exception, or contrast to a previous statement or idea

そうではなく, ではなく

used to introduce an exception or concession to what has been stated previously

〜を除いて, 〜を除外して

used to introduce a restriction, exception, or limitation to what has been stated

ただ, のみ

used before you mention something that makes a statement not completely true

除いて, を除き