Conjunctions are words that connect phrases, clauses, or sentences together.
This is a complete list of Japanese conjunctions and their meanings arranged by JLPT level from beginner N5 to advanced N1.
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Japanese Conjunctions Complete Study Guide
| # | Romaji | Japanese | Grammar Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | toka~toka | とか～とか | among other things; such as; like ~ | N4 |
| 102 | tokoro de | ところで | by the way ~ | N3 |
| 103 | tokoro ga | ところが | even so; however; even though ~ | N3 |
| 104 | tokoro o | ところを | although (it is a certain time/condition); even though normally | N1 |
| 105 | towa ie | とはいえ | though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless | N1 |
| 106 | tsu~tsu | つ～つ | and ~ (indicates two contrasting actions) | N1 |
| 107 | ue wa | 上は【うえは】 | now that; since; as long as ~ | N2 |
| 108 | wa dou de are | はどうであれ | however; whatever ~ | N1 |
| 109 | wa sateoki | はさておき | setting aside ~ | N1 |
| 110 | wa~ga... wa | は〜が… は | [A] but [B]; however; comparison | N4 |
| 111 | ya | や | and; or; connecting particle | N5 |
| 112 | yue ni | ゆえに | therefore; consequently; because of; due to ~ | N1 |
| 113 | zu tomo | ずとも | even without doing; even without being ~ | N1 |
Total Japanese Conjunctions Lessons (113)
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