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但

On'yomi
タン
TAN
Kun'yomi
ただ.し
tadashi

however · but

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#2404
Radical人person(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and dawn. Person at dawn.

Symbolism

However, proviso, condition. Represents however.

Component Breakdown

但=
亻旦

person + 旦

Words & Expressions

Words written with 但

但しただしbut

Four-Character Compounds

但し書き

ただしがき

A proviso; A clause stating conditions or exceptions

Similar Kanji

体7作7住7位7何7低7佐7余7

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 但 mean in Japanese?

但 means however, but.

How do you read 但?

On'yomi: タン (TAN). Kun'yomi: ただ.し (tadashi).

How many strokes does 但 have?

但 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).

Is 但 a good kanji for a tattoo?

但 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means however, but. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.