Vocabulary

What does 但し (ただし, tadashi) mean?

但し (ただし, tadashi) means however; provided that.

Quick facts
Readingただし
Romajitadashi
Part of speechconjunction
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ただし
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontadashi

however; provided that

  1. 1conjunction but; however; provided that

Example sentences

  • Admission is free. However, a reservation is required.

  • You can take part, but only if you are eighteen or older.

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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.

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