Japanese phrase
ただし、___は除きます。 ta da shi ___ wa nozo ki ma su
Meaning
___ is not included.
When to use it
States that something is excluded as an exception.
Example dialogue
参加費は無料です。ただし、食事代は除きます。 san ka hi wa mu ryō de su ta da shi shoku ji dai wa nozo ki ma su
There is no participation fee. However, meal costs are not included.
食事代は別に必要ですか？ shoku ji dai wa betsu ni hitsu yō de su ka
Do I need to pay separately for meals?