但
however
JLPT N1 7 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- ただ.し
- On'yomi
- タン
但 means "however". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 7 strokes. It is read ただ.し in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and タン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).
Stroke order & writing
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Common questions
- What does the kanji 但 mean?
- 但 means "however". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 但 have?
- 但 is written in 7 strokes.
- How is 但 read?
- It is read ただ.し in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and タン in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 但?
- 但 is a JLPT N1 kanji.