しかし
Meanings
Conjunction
Usually written in kana
1. however; but
But well, that doesn't matter at all.
Pitch accent
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Composed of
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
however; nevertheless
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
Examples (46 in total)
But he needed a job.
I want to die, but I cannot.
But this is not true.
However, the answer defies expectations.
You can swim, but I can't.
However, no matter what, my limbs won't move.
But don't you think it's an enviable situation?
However, my uncle was nowhere to be seen.
She is poor, but happy.
But our country's finances are in a tough state.
But that's very, very difficult.
Don't say 'but' to my suggestion.
But people have little hope.
Winter is cold, but I like it.
But he can't enjoy hot summers.
But there is such a thing as the trend of the times.
However, I don't want to give up so quickly either.
English is not easy, but it is interesting.
However, this school has a large schoolyard.
However, miraculously, the couple is blessed with a child.
However the protagonist is aware of his own mistakes.
But other things would need to be taken into account as well.
He is a good fellow, to be sure, but he isn't reliable.
Of course, I do not want to die. But to be alive is painful as well.
But now, she is standing boldly against the enemy.
I hated my brother, but at the same time I loved him too.
However, perhaps thanks to having slept well, my head is clear.
Her studies are improving slowly but steadily.
She's smarter than Mary, but not as beautiful as Mary.
However, I still couldn't help but demand an explanation about the current situation.
The concert was short, but it was really good.
The clock was working, but the alarm hadn't gone off.
The regulation was abolished, but then it was reenacted.
Susan may not come, but Betty certainly will.
The party in power is corrupt, but the opposition is little better.
She may be cute, but I don't like her.
Miyuki has a camera, but she doesn't like it.
I waited for him at the station for an hour, but he didn't show up.
She is not pretty, to be sure, but she is very clever.
However, unlike when thinking alone, there was no headache.
A voice that resonates quietly yet surely commands the scene.
But this is an issue to which we return later.
I can give you a copy of the report, but I can't vouch for its accuracy.
However, even if we call it a parliament, is it really something one can join so easily?
But, most smokers try to avoid thinking about these things.
Silence is golden, but not when trying to learn a foreign language.