GRAMMAR
しかしながら
however
nevertheless
Explanation
NOTE
しかしながら means however or nevertheless — a formal, written conjunction used at the start of a sentence.
計画は順調だ。しかしながら、予算が足りない。
The plan is going smoothly. However, the budget is insufficient.
Used to introduce a contrasting fact or qualification to the previous statement.
NOTE
It is a more formal variant of しかし. Common in essays, business writing, and speeches — rare in casual speech.
NOTE
Place しかしながら at the start of a new sentence, usually followed by a comma, then state the contrasting point.
STRUCTURE
しかしながら ...
努力は認める。しかしながら、結果が伴っていない。
Doryoku wa mitomeru. Shikashinagara, kekka ga tomonatte inai.
I recognize the effort. However, the results are not following.
提案は興味深い。しかしながら、現実的ではない。
Teian wa kyoumibukai. Shikashinagara, genjitsuteki dewa nai.
The proposal is interesting. However, it is not realistic.
技術は進歩した。しかしながら、課題も残っている。
Gijutsu wa shinpo shita. Shikashinagara, kadai mo nokotte iru.
Technology has advanced. Nevertheless, challenges remain.
Practice exercises
1
この企画は良いものの、しかしながら、予算が足りません。
Although this plan is good, however, the budget is insufficient.
Answer
しかしながら
2
失敗すると分かっていたつつも、しかしながら、挑戦するしかありませんでした。
Even while knowing it would fail, nevertheless, there was no choice but to try.
Answer
しかしながら
3
雨にもかかわらず、しかしながら、試合は決行されました。
Despite the rain, however, the game was carried out as planned.
Answer
しかしながら
4
彼の提案は素晴らしい。しかしながら、実現は困難だろう。
His proposal is excellent. However, its realization will probably be difficult.
Answer
しかしながら
5
現状は厳しい。しかしながら、希望は捨てていない。
The current situation is severe. Nevertheless, I haven't given up hope.
Answer
しかしながら