How to Say "Tadashi" in Japanese

ただし

tadashi

tadashi is the Japanese way to say 'however', 'but' or 'provided that'.

The word is used to introduce a condition, exception or a qualification to a statement previously made.

How does it change in a sentence?

In written or formal speech, 'tadashi' is often followed by a comma when it starts a new sentence to introduce a caveat.

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While tadashi is used as 'however' in a logical sense, the same sound is used in the word tadashii meaning 'correct' or 'right'. This creates a conceptual link between providing a qualification and establishing the 'correct' terms of an agreement.
In Japanese business culture, starting a sentence with tadashi can function as a professional shield. It allows a speaker to offer a positive promise while immediately limiting their legal liability with a caveat.
Using tadashi in a casual conversation with friends can make the speaker sound like they are reading a legal contract. It is so formal that it creates an unintentional atmosphere of official bureaucracy.

チケットは無料です。ただし、予約が必要です。
Chiketto wa muryou desu. Tadashi, yoyaku ga hitsuyou desu.
Tickets are free. However, a reservation is required.
明日は晴れるでしょう。ただし、風が強いかもしれません。
Ashita wa hareru deshou. Tadashi, kaze ga tsuyoi kamoshiremasen.
It will likely be sunny tomorrow. However, the wind might be strong.
この料理は美味しいです。ただし、少し辛いです。
Kono ryouri wa oishii desu. Tadashi, sukoshi karai desu.
This food is delicious. However, it is a little spicy.

Misaki is telling Yota about a store's discount.

陽太 Yota

あそこの店、全部半額だって！
asoko no mise, zenbu hankaku datte!
I heard everything at that store is half price!
美咲 Misaki

そうだよ。ただし、一部の商品は除外されるみたい。
sō da yo. tadashi, ichibu no shōhin wa jokai sareru mitai.
That's right. However, it seems some items are excluded.
陽太 Yota

えっ、全部じゃないんだ。
e, zenbu janain da.
Oh, so not everything is on sale.
美咲 Misaki

うん、お店で確認してみてね。
un, omise de kakunin shite mite ne.
Yeah, check it out at the store.

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