The kanji 但 primarily conveys the meaning of "but," "however," "provided that," or "only." It introduces a condition, exception, or a contrast to a previous statement. It often implies a qualification or a limiting factor.

・On-yomi (音読み): タン tan ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, as the meaning is primarily expressed through the On-yomi.

⚫︎ ただし、雨の場合は中止です。 Translation: However, it will be canceled if it rains. ⚫︎ 但し、未成年者は参加できません。 Translation: However, minors cannot participate. ⚫︎ このサービスは、但し有料です。 Translation: This service is, however, paid.

I am unable to provide information about the correspondence with your native language, as I do not know which language you use.

The kanji 但 is a combination of two elements: 人, meaning "person" or "human," and 旦, representing "dawn" or "morning." The original meaning of 旦 was the sun rising at dawn. The combination of 人 and 旦 suggests a situation or condition that "dawns" or arises with a particular person in mind, hence the meaning of "but," "however," or "provided that." It implies that something is limited or contingent upon a specific condition, much like the morning sun illuminating a particular situation. The character evolved to represent an exception or limitation linked to a given situation.