だのに

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A conjunction meaning 'and yet' / 'despite that', essentially equivalent to なのに; often used in colloquial speech as a less formal variant.

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Examples

天気予報は晴れだのに、朝から雨が降っている。

The forecast said it would be sunny, and yet it's been raining since morning.

彼はお金持ちだのに、質素な生活をしている。

He's wealthy, yet he lives a frugal life.

忙しいだのにと言い訳ばかりして、手伝おうとしない人がいる。

There are people who just keep making excuses like 'I'm busy' and won't try to help.

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