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然し

併し

Reading

Kana: しかし
Romaji: shikashi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

however; but

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ゼン、 ネン、 しか、 しか.り、 しか.し、 さ
Meanings: sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well
Readings: ヘイ、 あわ.せる
Meanings: join, get together, unite, collective

Example Sentences

しかしなぜ。
➥But why?
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しかし(かれ)幸運(こううん)だった。
➥But he was lucky.
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しかしながら、(たか)すぎる。
➥However, it is too expensive.
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しかし、(くるま)()しい。
➥But I want a car.
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しかし(きみ)はそこにいない。
➥But you're not there.
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しかし(わたし)(おそ)れなかった。
➥But I wasn't afraid.
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