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write + I do X, yes, but — the word itself is granted, and the objection follows

kaku kotoha kaku ga

I do X, yes, but — the word itself is granted, and the objection follows

meaning: do write, but

行くいくことは行くがことはいくが、あまりすすまない。

iku kotoha iku ga, amari ki wa susumanai.

I do go, but I'm not keen on it. neutral

おいしいことはおいしいけど、ちょっとたかいよね。

oishii koto wa oishii kedo, chotto takai yo ne.

It's tasty all right, but it is a bit pricey, isn't it. casual

〜ことは〜が

〜ことは〜がkoto wa gaN3neutral

Formation

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  • た-form
  • i-adjective
  • na-adjective
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