Vocabulary

What does しかし (shikashi) mean?

しかし means however, but.

Quick facts
Readingしかし
Romajishikashi
Part of speechconjunction
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
しかし
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshikashi

however, but

  1. 1conjunction however; but

Example sentences

  • It's expensive. However, I'll buy it.

  • I want to go. But I don't have time.

Look up another word →

Data sources and licences

Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.