ところが
Conjunction
1.
even so, however, still, whereupon, even though, nevertheless, on the contrary, as a matter of fact, despite
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彼は一生懸命勉強した。所が、試験に落ちてしまった。
He studied very hard. However, he failed the exam.
雨が降ると思っていた。所が、晴れてきた。
I thought it would rain. However, it cleared up.
昨日は早く寝た。所が、朝になってもまだ眠かった。
I went to bed early yesterday. However, I was still sleepy in the morning.
彼は締め切りに間に合うと約束した。所が、結局間に合わなかった。
He promised to meet the deadline. However, in the end, he didn't make it.
計画は完璧だと思われた。所が、予期せぬ問題が発生した。
The plan seemed perfect. However, an unforeseen problem occurred.
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