Unit 4 - Section 2: 〜ことはない
Refined Conjunctions and Sentence Building
Connect ideas sophisticatedly using advanced conjunctions and patterns for advanced discourse.
～ところが / ～しかし (However / Yet)
～ところが (However/Yet - Unexpected turn):
- 計画は完璧でした。ところが、実行は難しかった。 - "The plan was perfect. However, implementation was difficult."
～しかし (But/Yet - Standard contrast):
- 彼は才能がある。しかし、努力が足りない。 - "He is talented. But his effort is insufficient."
～一方で / ～対照的に (On the Other Hand)
～一方で (On one hand... on the other hand):
- デジタル化が進む一方で、伝統を守ることも大切です。 - "While digitalization progresses, preserving tradition is also important."
～その上、/ ～すなわち (Moreover / That Is)
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