但
provided that; however, but; only
Kanji 1559
provided that; however, but; only
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Synopsis
With 但 you can control others! When it means "provided that you do what I say," 但 enables you to lay down rules for other people's behavior! You can also use it to hedge your bets and cite exceptions to rules, saying things like "Free shipping! Remote islands excluded." Side discussions cover ways of interpreting and representing ただ, as well as the grammar of "if-then" statements.
Revision history:
Feb. 1, 2022:
- p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology and the Sears link.
- p. 8: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Sept. 27, 2013: Originally published.
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