但
However
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
但 is written in 7 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
但 (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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