Meaning & usage
ただし introduces a condition or exception that qualifies what was just said, working like a formal 'however' or 'provided that'. It typically begins a new sentence or clause after a complete statement, and it appears in written notices and explanations, giving a somewhat formal tone.
Example sentences 8
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ただし、列をつくって並ばなくてはならないが・・・。
However, you have to queue...
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ただし、調子に乗ると失敗を招くので注意！
However if you get carried away you'll risk failure so take care!
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ただし、干ばつの時期には湖の水位が大幅に低くなる可能性があります。
However, when droughts arise, lake levels can drop significantly.
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ただし、学生の本分は学業ですから、期末テストをおろそかにしたらメッ！ですよ？
However, the duty of a student is to study. So if you neglect the end of term test, that's a "no!".
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ただしかっこいい男に限る。
However that's only for handsome men.
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ただしイケメンに限る。
However that's only for handsome men.
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経験は最良の教師である。ただし授業料が高い。
Experience is the best of schoolmasters, only the school-fees are heavy.
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ただし押し込む瞬間気圧の変化のせいでしょうか、耳がツンとするのが難点です。
However, maybe from the sudden change in pressure when you push them in, having your ears pop is a problem.