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However

JLPT N1Joyo general useTop 2,000-2,500 · #24047 strokes

Meanings

However, But

On'yomi

たん

Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.

Kun'yomi

ただ.し

Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.

Stroke order

Stroke order diagram for 但

is written in 7 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

About this kanji

(However) is not taught on WaniKani and appears in the JLPT N1 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese secondary school as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #2404 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 7 strokes.

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