A。ただしB。 JLPT N2 Formal
A. Tadashi B
Adding a condition or exception to a statement; 'however', 'provided that', 'but only if'.
Formal - introduces a condition or exception to a rule just stated; common in contracts, regulations, instructions.
Formation
Statement A + ただし + Condition B
Explanation
The grammar point A。ただしB is used to add a condition or exception to a previous statement. It can be translated to 'however', 'provided that', or 'but only if' in English. This structure consists of two parts: A (statement) and B (condition/exception). The word ただし is used to connect these two parts.
Example sentences
この部屋を使ってもいいです。ただし、使った後で掃除してください。
You can use this room. However, please clean up after you use it.
Kono heya wo tsukatte mo ii desu. Tadashi, tsukatta ato de souji shite kudasai.
明日から出張で不在になります。ただし、緊急の場合は携帯に連絡してください。
I'll be away on a business trip starting tomorrow. However, in case of emergency, please contact me on my cell phone.
Ashita kara shucchou de fuzai ni narimasu. Tadashi, kinkyuu no baai wa keitai ni renraku shite kudasai.
食事代は全額会社が負担します。ただし、アルコールのみ自己負担となります。
The company will cover the entire meal cost. However, alcohol expenses will be borne by the individual.
Shokuji dai wa zengaku kaisha ga futan shimasu. Tadashi, arukooru nomi jiko futan to narimasu.
図書館で本を借りることができます。ただし、期限内に返さなければなりません。
You can borrow books from the library. However, you must return them within the deadline.
Toshokan de hon wo kariru koto ga dekimasu. Tadashi, kigen nai ni kaesanakereba narimasen.