Conjunctions

JLPT N4 Japanese self-study　·　~10 min　·　Even so / However / Or / Moreover / Not only

'It was raining. Even so, she competed.' 'It was expensive. However, the quality was good.' 'Not only Japanese, but also English.' Five discourse connectors that make your Japanese flow naturally.

What you'll learn

• それでも: even so (continues despite difficulty)
• しかし: however (formal contrast) | または: or (formal alternative)
• それに: moreover (adds more) | だけでなく〜も: not only ~ but also ~

How to study “Conjunctions”

“Conjunctions” (Even so / However / Or / Moreover / Not only) is a JLPT N4 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 10 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.