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でも

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Meanings

1.Conjunction

but; however; though; nevertheless; still; yet; even so; also; as well

2.Particle

even

3.Particle

however; no matter how; even if; even though

4.Particle

... or something

5.Particle

either ... or ...; neither ... nor ...

6.Prefix

for lack of anything better to do

Less common meanings (1)
7.PrefixSlangDerogatory

pseudo-; quack; in-name-only

Examples

行きたい、でも時間がない。

I want to go, but I don't have time.

お茶でも飲みましょう。

Let's have some tea or something.

疲れた、でも楽しかったよ。

I'm tired, but it was fun.