しかし — meaning in English

English meaning

• although conj Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.
• but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
• however adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.

Senses

しかし is used for these senses in English:

• although But, except.
• however (conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

but — full definition

1. conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
2. preposition Except for; apart from.
3. adverb Only; merely; just.

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