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conjunctions - words that are used to link phrases together

情報を加える // Adding information：

しかも　besides そのうえ　moreover, on top of that さらに　moreover, on top of that そればかりか　not only that, but also... そればかりでなく　not only that, but also...

情報を対比する // Putting into contrast：

それに対して　in contrast 一方　whereas

他の可能性・選択肢を言う // Giving alternatives：

あるいは　or perhaps (presenting another possibility) それとも　or (presenting another option within a question)

結論を出す// Drawing a conclusion：

そのため　for that reason したがって　therefore そこで　for that reason (I went ahead and did...) すると　thereupon (having done that triggered sth. to happen) このように　with this (adjusting a conclusion to the arguments given beforehand) こうして　in this way

理由を言う // Giving a reason：

なぜなら...からだ　the reason is というのは...からだ　the reason is

逆説を表現する // Expressing a contradiction：

だが　however, yet, nevertheless (contradicting what one would have expected) ところが　even so (spilling a surprising truth) それなのに　despite this, still それでも　but still (despite a certain fact, nothing changes)

説明を補う // Amending one's explanation：

つまり　that is, in other words (saying the same thing using different words) いわば　so to speak (making a comparison) 要するに　to sum up, in short

説明を修正する // Revising one's explanation：

ただし　however (adding an exception to the information stated beforehand) ただ　only, however もっとも　however (obviating any expectations that might arise through the previous statement) なお　in addition, note that (adding supplementary information)

話題を変える // Changing the subject：

I'm looking for like something like with mostly hiragana and katakana characters and just a small amount of kanji. something like manga or a magazine would probably be the most fun, but maybe like an elementary school story book would be easier to find?

here's what one of their stories look like:

If you are interested in physical books, I can recommend the following series:

レベル別（べつ）日本語多読（にほんごたどく）ライブラリー

日本語多読（にほんごたどく）ブックス

げんき多読（たどく）ブックス

Study because it opens doors. Knowledge is your ticket to new opportunities. Whether it's landing your dream job, travelling the world, or just being able to hold your own in any conversation, the more you know, the further you can go.

Study because it builds discipline. Setting aside time to study teaches you valuable skills like time management and self-discipline. These habits will serve you well in all areas of life, long after you’ve closed the textbooks.

Study because you want to improve yourself. Self-improvement isn't just about hitting the gym or eating right. It's about feeding your mind and growing as a person. Each study session is a step towards a better, more informed you.

Simple Japanese: Eccentricity

あいまいな答え。こたえ。 vague answer.

あいまいな。 vague.

あいまいに。 vaguely.

断定する。たんてい。to come to a conclusion.

断定的な。だんていてき。adjective form.

今忙しい?　うん、まあね。

好む。 to like/to prefer. used in writing.

ときに。 when.

避ける。さ。to avoid.

提案。ていあん。suggestion.

その提案、いいかも。that suggestion may be good.

質問する。しつもん。to ask someone a question/to ask for their opinion.

恋人とかはいますか。こいびと。do you have a partner or something?

喧嘩とかしたの？けんか。did you have a fight or something?

まさつを避ける。さける。to avoid friction.

大切にする。たいせつ。to value/cherish.