但
ただ.し
tadashi
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
但 is the kanji for "But". Its reading is ただ.し (tadashi). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
But
Also : However
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Readings
kunただ.し/ tadashionたん/ tan
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
亻旦
Example Sentences
彼女は才能があるが、努力が足りない場合もある。
かのじょはさいのうがあるが、どりょくがたりないばあいもある
She is talented, but sometimes lacks effort.
毎日出勤が必須だが、但し日曜日は除外される。
まいにちしゅっきんがひっすだが、ただしにちようびはじょがいされる
Daily attendance is required, except for Sundays.
Vocabulary using 但
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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