でも

でも
conjunction
but, however
1. but, however
A casual conjunction used to contrast or introduce an exception. Used at the beginning of sentences.
行(い)きたい。でも、時間(じかん)がない。
I want to go. But I don't have time.
でも、それは本当(ほんとう)ですか。
But, is that true?
高(たか)いです。でも、おいしいです。
It's expensive. But it's delicious.
疲(つか)れました。でも、楽(たの)しかったです。
I'm tired. But it was fun.
あの店(みせ)は少(すこ)し遠(とお)いです。でも、料理(りょうり)がとてもおいしいので、週末(しゅうまつ)によく行(い)きます。
That shop is a bit far. But the food is very delicious, so I often go there on weekends.
2. even (with particle)
When attached to nouns, means 'even' (e.g., 子供(こども)でも - even a child).
子供(こども)でも分(わ)かる。
Even a child can understand.
何(なに)でもいいです。
Anything is fine.
Common expression
お茶(ちゃ)でも飲(の)みませんか。
Would you like to have some tea or something?
'Or something like that' nuance
誰(だれ)でも入(はい)れます。
Anyone can enter.
このゲームは簡単(かんたん)なので、初(はじ)めてでもすぐに上手(じょうず)になれますよ。
This game is simple, so even if it's your first time, you'll get good at it quickly.

でも is a casual conjunction used at the start of sentences to introduce contrast. It's softer than しかし (however) and more conversational. When attached to nouns (〜でも), it means 'even' or 'or something like.' 何(なに)でもいい means 'anything is fine.'

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Added 2026.1.7 21:18 · Revised 2026.2.20 15:29
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