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How to Say ‘But it's very heavy.’ in Japanese

でも、とても重いですよ。

de mo totemo omoi desu yo

[deh moh toh-TEH-moh oh-MOY dess yo]

💬 Usage Tip: でも at the start of a sentence means "but" or "however". It's the easy, conversational way to add a contrast to what was just said.

Phrase Breakdown

でも、とても

de mo totemo

but, very

Said 'demo, totemo'. 'Demo' means 'but' and starts a contrast. Pause briefly after it.

Example

でも、とても高いです。

But it's very expensive.

Words in this phrase

で

[deh]

but (part of でも)

First half of でも, a conjunction meaning 'but' or 'however' at the start of a sentence.

Example

でも、高いです。

But it's expensive.

も

[moh]

but (part of でも)

Second half of でも; together they mean 'but; however'.

Example

でも、大丈夫です。

But it's okay.

とても

totemo

[toh-TEH-moh]

very

Adverb that strengthens adjectives.

Example

とても面白いです。

It's very interesting.

重いですよ。

omoi desu yo

is heavy, you know

Said 'omoi desu yo'. 'Omoi' means heavy. Keep 'yo' light.

Example

その箱は重いですよ。

That box is heavy, you know.

Words in this phrase

重い

omoi

[oh-MOY]

heavy

I-adjective describing great weight.

Example

このかばんは重いです。

This bag is heavy.

です

desu

[dess]

is; polite copula

A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.

Example

少し伺いたいです。

I would like to ask a little.

よ

[yo]

you know

Particle used for emphasis or to assert information.

Example

わかるよね。

You know, right?

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