但し
ただし
tadashi
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 60 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

但し (ただし (tadashi)) means "But". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

But

Also : However · Provided that

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Example Sentences

その映画は面白いが、但し、少し長いので注意が必要だ。

そのえいがはおもしろいが、ただし、すこしながいのでちゅういがひつようだ。

That movie is interesting; however, it's a bit long so you should be prepared.

毎日営業しているが、但し、月曜日は休みとなる。

まいにちえいぎょうしているが、ただし、げつようびはやすみとなる。

We're open every day; however, we're closed on Mondays.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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