もっとも
mottomo
However; that said; most (a separate use)
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
A statement, then もっとも followed by a qualification, often ending in が/けれど. Separate adverb use: 最も + adjective/adverb, meaning most.
Explanation 説明
As the conjunction 尤も, add a qualification or limitation to the previous statement, meaning however or that said. Distinguish the adverb 最も, most, and the na-adjective 尤もだ, reasonable. The examples below focus on the conjunction.
Examples 例文
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明日は散歩に行きます。もっとも、雨なら家にいますが。
I will go for a walk tomorrow. That said, I will stay home if it rains.
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この店は安いです。もっとも、種類はあまり多くありません。
This restaurant is inexpensive. However, the selection is not very large.
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仕事は終わりました。もっとも、最後の確認はまだですが。
The work is finished. That said, the final check is still to be done.
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駅までは歩けます。もっとも、三十分ほどかかります。
You can walk to the station. However, it takes about thirty minutes.
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参加は自由です。もっとも、事前の申し込みは必要です。
Participation is open to anyone. However, advance registration is required.
How related patterns differ 比較
はともかく and は抜きにして set an element aside. Conjunctive もっとも adds a qualification and differs from the adverb 最も, most. はもとより and さらに generally add information rather than setting it aside.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| もっとも | However; that said; most (a separate use) | 明日は散歩に行きます。もっとも、雨なら家にいますが。 I will go for a walk tomorrow. That said, I will stay home if it rains. |
| ～さらに | Furthermore; even more | 会議の前に、さらに一時間準備した。 Before the meeting, I spent a further hour preparing. |
| ～はともかく | Leaving aside; regardless of | 会議の結果はともかく、よい経験になった。 Leaving aside the outcome of the meeting, it was a good experience. |
| ～はもとより | Not only; naturally including | 会議には、学生はもとより、教員も参加する。 Teachers as well as students will take part in the meeting. |
| ～は抜きにして | Leaving aside; without bringing something in | 冗談は抜きにして、これからの計画を話しましょう。 Joking aside, let us talk about our plans. |
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