しかしながら
Meanings
- However
- Nevertheless
- But
About this pattern
Explanation
しかしながら is a formal, literary-level connector meaning “however” or “nevertheless.” It signals a contrast between two statements and is stronger or more formal than しかし. It is commonly used in writing, reports, editorials, and formal speech to introduce a counterpoint or concession. It can appear at the beginning of a sentence or after a pause in the previous sentence.
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Example sentences
It was raining. However, the game started on schedule.
He trained hard. Nevertheless, the results were disappointing.
I am busy today. However, I still have a responsibility to help.
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