Shikashi

JLPT N5

Usually written in kana.

Other forms:

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然し (Shikashi) is a Japanese conjunction meaning “however, but”.

Meanings

  1. conjunctionhowever; but

Examples

  • But he was lucky.

  • Winter is cold, but I like it.

  • But they never lose their way.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 然し

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