📌 Intermediate Japanese Lesson ④: Mastering Japanese Conjunctions 「けど」「のに」「だから」

Welcome back to our Intermediate Japanese Course! Today, we’ll focus on Japanese conjunctions—words like 「けど」「のに」「だから」 that help connect thoughts and ideas smoothly in conversations.

🔹 1. Expressing Contrast: 「けど」「のに」「しかし」

1️⃣ 「けど」 – “But” / Soft contrast

✅ この映画は面白かったけど、ちょっと長かった。 (*This movie was interesting, but it was a little long.*)

✅ 日本語は難しいけど、楽しい！ (*Japanese is difficult, but fun!*)

2️⃣ 「のに」 – “Even though” / Unexpected contrast

✅ 雨が降っているのに、彼は傘を持っていない。 (*Even though it’s raining, he doesn’t have an umbrella.*)

✅ たくさん勉強したのに、試験に落ちた。 (*Even though I studied a lot, I failed the test.*)

3️⃣ 「しかし」 – Formal “However”

✅ このレストランは安い。しかし、とても美味しい。 (*This restaurant is cheap. However, it’s very delicious.*)

🔹 2. Giving Reasons & Explaining: 「だから」「それで」

4️⃣ 「だから」 – “So” / Giving a reason

✅ 寒い。だから、コートを着た。 (*It’s cold. So, I wore a coat.*)

5️⃣ 「それで」 – “And then” / Showing a result

✅ 昨日寝るのが遅かった。それで、今日は眠い。 (*I slept late yesterday. That’s why I’m sleepy today.*)

🔹 3. Conversation Examples

Example 1: Talking about a problem

🧑 A: 昨日、たくさん勉強したのに、試験ができなかった… (*Even though I studied a lot yesterday, I couldn’t do well on the test…*)

👩 B: そうなんだ。それで、どうするの？ (*I see. So, what will you do?*)

Example 2: Expressing opinions

🧑 A: 日本語は難しいけど、楽しいね！ (*Japanese is difficult, but fun!*)

👩 B: うん！だから、もっと話せるようになりたい！ (*Yeah! That’s why I want to be able to speak more!*)

💬 Let’s Talk! Your Thoughts & Requests

Now that you’ve learned these conjunctions, let’s practice! 🚀

• 💬 Which conjunction do you use the most?
• 💬 Are there any that are difficult to understand?
• 💬 Do you have any funny or awkward conjunction mistakes?

👇 Leave a comment below! I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

📢 Want to Learn More? Request a Topic!

I want to make this blog as helpful as possible for you! 🤗

👉 Is there a grammar point you’d like me to explain?

👉 Do you have questions about Japanese conjunctions?

🔗 Don’t Miss Out! Bookmark This Page

Want to keep improving your Japanese step by step? 💡

➡️ Click here for all beginner & intermediate lessons!

📢 Next Lesson: Mastering Nuances – 「っぽい」「みたい」「らしい」!

Stay tuned for the next lesson, where we’ll dive into the subtle differences between 「っぽい」「みたい」「らしい」 to make your Japanese sound even more natural!

🌟 Try using these conjunctions in your next conversation and let us know how it goes! 🚀