だけどさ

but, you know

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but, you know An informal conversational phrase used to soften a statement, introduce a topic, or trail off before explaining something. Depending on context, it can also mean “about...” or “sorry, but...”

JA: ちょっとお願いがあるんだけどさ。

EN: I have a small favor to ask, you know.

トムが私に描いていてくれた地図だけどさ、あんま役に立たなかったよ。

That map Tom drew for me wasn’t much use, though.

（譲）そうだけどさ

Yeah, but...

— 万引き家族 (2018)

トムが提案したことだけどさ、試す価値はあると思うんだよね。

It was Tom’s suggestion, but I think it’s worth trying.

ハネムーンだけどさディズニーかなあ小さい頃からの夢だったの

It’s our honeymoon, so maybe Disney? It’s been my dream since I was little.

— ANORA アノーラ (2024)

だけどさ

But, you know...

— 生きる (1952)