もっとも (mottomo): However or that said

However; that said; most (a separate use)

A statement, then もっとも followed by a qualification, often ending in が/けれど. Separate adverb use: 最も + adjective/adverb, meaning most.

As the conjunction 尤も, add a qualification or limitation to the previous statement, meaning however or that said. Distinguish the adverb 最も, most, and the na-adjective 尤もだ, reasonable. The examples below focus on the conjunction.

明日は散歩に行きます。もっとも、雨なら家にいますが。

I will go for a walk tomorrow. That said, I will stay home if it rains.

この店は安いです。もっとも、種類はあまり多くありません。

This restaurant is inexpensive. However, the selection is not very large.

仕事は終わりました。もっとも、最後の確認はまだですが。

The work is finished. That said, the final check is still to be done.

駅までは歩けます。もっとも、三十分ほどかかります。

You can walk to the station. However, it takes about thirty minutes.

参加は自由です。もっとも、事前の申し込みは必要です。

Participation is open to anyone. However, advance registration is required.