JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
但 — however
- Reading
- タン・ただ.し
- Meaning
- however; but
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
但 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タン・ただ.し and it means however; but. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
但 appears in everyday japanese words such as 但し (but).
Japanese words containing 但
Frequently asked questions
What does 但 mean in Japanese?
但 means however; but in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 但 read?
但 is read タン・ただ.し. Reading it inside real words — 但し — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 但 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 但 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 但 in a word?
A common word containing 但 is 但し (ただし) — "but". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 但 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 但 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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