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但

但 — however, but

Learn the correct stroke order for 但 (however), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)タンtan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ただ.しtadashi
Strokes7
Radical人
Frequency#2404
Meaningshowever, but

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

但しただしbut; however; provided thatconjunction

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 但 (however) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 但 is #2404, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

但しただし — but; however; provided that

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 但 have?

The kanji 但 (however) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 但?

但 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 但 mean?

但 means: however, but. On'yomi readings: タン. Kun'yomi readings: ただ.し.

What JLPT level is 但?

但 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.