Japanese word

接続詞

Pronunciation

Romajisetsuzokushi

Meaning

  • nounconjunction

Example

この文には接続詞がありません。ko no bun ni wa setsu zoku shi ga a ri ma se n

This sentence has no conjunction.

Illustration for 接続詞 (conjunction)

More examples

この段落では、逆接を表す接続詞が効果的に使われています。ko no dan raku de wa gyaku setsu o arawa su setsu zoku shi ga kō ka teki ni tsuka wa re te i ma su

In this paragraph, a conjunction expressing contrast is used effectively.

Core concept

A conjunction links sentences or clauses while showing the relationship between them.

Common phrases

  • 接続詞を文頭に置くsetsu zoku shi o bun tō ni o ku

    place a conjunction at the beginning of a sentence

  • 接続詞の用法setsu zoku shi no yō hō

    conjunction usage

Definition in Japanese

文やそのまとまりの前後関係を示し、互いをつなぐ語。bun ya so no ma to ma ri no zen go kan kei o shime shi taga i o tsu na gu go

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese term 接 (setsu, "connect") + 続 (zoku, "continue") + 詞 (shi, "word") forms 接続詞 (setsuzokushi, "conjunction"), meaning a connecting word.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese grammar, 接続詞 (setsuzokushi, "conjunction") stands alone, while 接続助詞 (setsuzokujoshi, "conjunctive particle") attaches to a preceding word.

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