Grammar - Grade 3 List View

Review these list items to study and edit your keyphrase and other memory aids.
Grammar Point
conjunction
conj 
word usually written using kana alone
uk 
A Keyphrase should be a short phrase that brings to mind and helps to remember the information on this frame.
もっとも

but then, although, though

Sentence 1. もっとも Sentence 2.

A conjunction used to add a qualifying comment or a restriction to the statement immediately preceding it. It signals that while the previous statement is true, there is an exception, a different perspective, or more information that needs to be considered.

Adding a qualification or exception

The speaker makes a general statement and then uses もっとも to introduce a specific condition or exception that clarifies the initial claim.

The exam was easy. However, I did not have enough time.

I will go to the party. Though, I might be a little late.

This store is open every day. But then, it is closed on holidays.

Note

もっとも is primarily used in formal writing or polite speech. It should not be confused with the adverb 'mottomo' which means 'most' or 'extremely'. When used as a conjunction, it always appears at the beginning of a sentence to provide a counterpoint or clarification to what was just said.

Words: 
尤ももっとも
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