然し (shikashi)

however, but

  • JLPT N1

Meaning

然し (しかし, shikashi) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “however, but”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 6

かれはあまり勉強べんきょうしない。しかし学校がっこう成績せいせきはとてもよい。

He does not study hard, but does very well at school.

しかし、主人公は自らの誤りに気づいている。

However the protagonist is aware of his own mistakes.

しかし生存者達は、その事実を知らなかった。

However, the surivors didn't know the truth.

しかし他のことも考慮に入れなければならなくなるだろう。

But other things would need to be taken into account as well.