が、確かこの

but, if I remember correctly, this...

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but, if I remember correctly, this... が means “but,” while 確かこの introduces a tentative recollection: “if I remember correctly, this...” It is normally followed by a noun or noun phrase.

JA: 送ったが、確かこの住所だ。

EN: I sent it, but if I remember correctly, this is the right address.

確かに来たが、確かこの時間だ。

It definitely came, but I think it was around this time.

確かに読んだが、確かこの本だ。

I definitely read it, and I’m pretty sure this is the book.

確かに送ったが、確かこの住所だ。

I definitely sent it, but I’m pretty sure this is the address.

確かに聞いたが、確かこの話だ。

I definitely heard it, but if I remember correctly, this is the story.