但: the kanji for however; but
但 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means however; but. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
但 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
但 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ただし (tadashi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 但しただし · tadashi | however; provided that |
| 但し書きただしがき · tadashigaki | proviso |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 入場は無料です。但し、予約が必要です。Nyūjō wa muryō desu. Tadashi, yoyaku ga hitsuyō desu.Admission is free. However, you need a reservation.
- 契約書の但し書きをよく読んでください。Keiyakusho no tadashigaki o yoku yonde kudasai.Please read the provisos in the contract carefully.
- 明日は休みだ。但し、急ぎの仕事があれば出る。Ashita wa yasumi da. Tadashi, isogi no shigoto ga areba deru.Tomorrow is a day off, but I'll come in if there's urgent work.
- 但し、子どもは大人と一緒に来てください。Tadashi, kodomo wa otona to issho ni kite kudasai.However, children must come with an adult.
- …領収書の但し書きに「お品代」と書いた。Ryōshūsho no tadashigaki ni "oshinadai" to kaita.I wrote "for goods" in the note on the receipt.
Questions about 但
How many strokes does 但 have?
但 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 但?
但 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are tadashi (ただし).
What JLPT level is 但?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 但
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.