Meaning and Usage of shikashi (しかし)

"しかし" is a Japanese conjunction meaning "however" or "but." It introduces a contrasting statement to what was previously mentioned.

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Example Sentences (2)

この本は長いです。しかし、面白いです。

Kono hon wa nagai desu. Shikashi, omoshiroi desu.

This book is long. However, it is interesting.

昨日の試験は難しかったです。しかし、合格しました。

Kinou no shiken wa muzukashikatta desu. Shikashi, goukaku shimashita.

Yesterday's exam was difficult. However, I passed.