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Decoded Slug: A。 では、～B。 (A. Dewa, ~B)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
A。 では、～B。 (A. Dewa, ~B)
A。 では、～B。 (A. Dewa, ~B)
Short explanation:
Indicates a contrast or comparison between A and B; 'As for A, ~B'.
Formation:
Noun A + では、 + Subject + Predicate B
Examples:
果物では、リンゴが一番好きです。
Kudamono dewa, ringo ga ichiban suki desu.
As for fruits, apples are my favorite.
スポーツでは、サッカーが一番人気です。
Supōtsu dewa, sakkā ga ichiban ninki desu.
As for sports, soccer is the most popular.
今日の天気では、雨が降りそうです。
Kyou no tenki dewa, ame ga furisou desu.
As for today's weather, it looks like it will rain.
料理では、和食が一番得意です。
Ryouri dewa, washoku ga ichiban tokui desu.
As for cooking, I am best at Japanese cuisine.
Long explanation:
The A では、～B grammar point is used to indicate a contrast or comparison between A and B. It is used to express that 'As for A, ~ B' or 'Regarding A, ~ B'. This grammar structure is often used for contrasting or comparing different subjects/topics.