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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.