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however (B1)

カタカナ: ハゥエヴァー

IPA: /haʊˈɛvər/

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or causes doubt about something that has just been said.

意味: 直前に述べられたことと対照的であったり、疑問を抱かせたりする発言を導入するために使われます。

He was very tired; however, he continued to work. — He was very tired; however, he continued to work.
The car is old and expensive; however, it is very reliable. — The car is old and expensive; however, it is very reliable.
She studied hard for the test; however, she did not get a good grade. — She studied hard for the test; however, she did not get a good grade.

Japanese translations of However:

however, [clause] (conjunction): Used to introduce a contrasting idea. This is the most common use. — "The weather was cold; however, we still enjoyed our picnic."
however + adjective/adverb + clause (intensifier): To emphasize the degree of the adjective or adverb, meaning 'no matter how'. — "However tired he was, he kept working."
however + verb + subject (interjection): Used to express surprise, often in questions, meaning 'how on earth'. — "However did you find this place?"