NichiDict

ところが

N3
所が
[tokoroga]
Illustration for 所が

Meanings

1.Conjunction

even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless; on the contrary; as a matter of fact; despite

Examples

準備は万全だった。ところが雨で中止になった。

Preparations were perfect. However, it was cancelled due to rain.

出発した。ところが渋滞にはまった。

We departed. However, we got stuck in traffic.

約束した。ところが彼は来なかった。

I made a promise. However, he didn't come.