【JLPT N4 Grammar】〜は〜が、〜は（~wa~ga、 ~wa）

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Explanation：〜は〜が、〜は

Meaning
The structure "〜は〜が、〜は" is used to draw a comparison or contrast between two topics, often highlighting differences in qualities, conditions, or perspectives. This construction can be translated as "while...," "although...," or simply presented in English as contrasting statements. It’s commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to clearly outline differences between two subjects.

Form
Topic A + は + Descriptor A + が、Topic B + は + Descriptor B

Points

Expressing Contrast: The structure is used to set up a comparison, contrasting characteristics or conditions between two subjects.
Balanced Structure: The use of "は" (topic marker) before each subject provides a balanced comparison, making it clear which topics are being contrasted.
Subtle or Explicit Difference: This structure can be used to show either subtle nuances or clear contrasts between two things, often within the same context.

JLPT Level
N4

Sample sentenes

甘あまいものは　好すきですが、辛からいものは　苦手にがてです。
I like sweet foods, but I’m not good with spicy foods.

兄あには　料理りょうりが　上手じょうずですが、私わたしは　全まったくできません。
My older brother is good at cooking, but I can’t do it at all.

日本語にほんごの　会話練習かいわれんしゅうは　好すきですが、漢字かんじの　練習れんしゅうは　きらいです。
I enjoy practicing Japanese conversation, but I don't like studying kanji.

日本にほんに　来きてから　京都きょうとへは　行いきましたが、東京とうきょうへは　まだ　行いっていません。
I've been to Kyoto since I came to Japan, but I haven't been to Tokyo yet.

英語えいごは　わかりますが、中国語ちゅうごくごは　わかりません。
I understand English, but I don't understand Chinese.

犬いぬは　好すきですが、猫ねこは　あまり　好すきじゃありません。
I like dogs, but I don't really like cats.

Vocabulary

Japanese		English
会話	かいわ	conversation