A。ただしB。
A. Tadashi B
JLPT N2 Formal
Formation
Statement A + ただし + Condition B
Adding a condition or exception to a statement; 'however', 'provided that', 'but only if'.
When to use
Formal - introduces a condition or exception to a rule just stated; common in contracts, regulations, instructions.
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.
Contradiction (But / However)
- A。でも、～B。A. Demo, ~BN5Used to express contrast between two statements; 'A, but…
- ～けど、～〜kedo、～N5Used to connect two clauses; 'but', 'however', 'although'
- だけどdakedoN3Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however'…
- ～けれど、～〜keredo、～N5Expresses a contrast or contradiction; 'but', 'however'…
- ～が〜gaN5Particle indicating the subject of a sentence or…
- A。だが B。~dagaN2Expresses contrasting ideas or statements; 'but', 'however'.
- A。それでも B。~sore demoN2Expresses 'even so', 'nevertheless', 'still', or 'but'…
- A。ただB。~tadaN2Express contrast between two situations; 'although'…
- A。もっとも B。Motto mo ~N2Express contrasting opinions or facts; 'although', 'but'…
- A。しかし、～B。A. Shikashi, ~B.N5Expresses contrast or contradiction between two clauses…
- ～ものの、～〜mono no、～N2Indicates contrast or contradiction between two clauses…
- A。けれども、～B。A. Keredomo,~ B.N5Used to express a contrast between two statements. It can…
Corpus examples (4)
配偶者を殺すのは、婚姻関係を終わらせる一つの方法です。ただし、良しとされることではありません。
Killing your spouse is one way to end a marriage. However, it's frowned upon.
農業科学の発達のおかげで、世界の食料生産はなんとか人口増加に遅れずに済んだ。ただし未来を犠牲にしてである。
Thanks to the development of agricultural science, world food production has managed to keep up with population growth - but only at the expense of the future.
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Experience is the best of schoolmasters, only the school-fees are heavy.
尾形氏と話をするのに、ケンは適任だと思います。ただし、プレゼンテーション資料を準備すればの話です。
Ken is the best guy to communicate with Mr. Ogata. That is, if he prepares presentation materials.