それで(其れで)
and so, therefore, consequently
→ The train was delayed. Consequently, I ended up being late for the conference.
そこで(其処で)
accordingly, therefore, thereupon, so
→ I wanted a new computer. Therefore, I went around visiting various shops.
すると
thereupon, and then, immediately upon that
→ I knocked on the door. Thereupon, a complete stranger emerged from within.
なぜなら(何故なら)
because, the reason is, for
→ I am terrible with mornings. The reason is that I am fundamentally a night owl.
というのも(と言うのも)
this is because, the reason being that
→ I want to go home early today. This is because today is my family member's birthday.
つまり(詰まり)
in other words, that is to say, namely
→ He is the president's son. That is to say, he is the legitimate heir to the corporation.
いわゆる(所謂)
what is called, so-called
→ He is a so-called elite, having graduated with honors from a top-tier university.
その上
moreover, furthermore, in addition, besides
→ He is remarkably intelligent. Furthermore, he also excels brilliantly at sports.
そればかりか(其ればかりか)
not only that, but even, on top of that
→ He arrived late. Not only that, but he even forgot to bring his homework.
しかも(然も)
moreover, furthermore, and what's more
→ The cuisine at this restaurant is delicious. Moreover, the portions are generous.
また(又)
also, in addition, furthermore
→ This medicine works for headaches. Furthermore, it also possesses febrifuge effects.
しかし(然し)
however, but, yet
→ I studied extensively. However, I ended up failing the examination.
ところが(所が)
even so, however, but to one's surprise
→ The weather forecast predicted clear skies. However, rain suddenly began to pour.
それでも(其れでも)
still, even so, nevertheless
→ I met with failure countless times. Even so, I refused to surrender.
(それ)にもかかわらず((それ)にも拘らず)
nevertheless, in spite of that, despite
→ His doctor strictly forbade him. In spite of that, he persistently kept on drinking.
そうはいっても(そうは言っても)
even so, having said that, be that as it may
→ I desperately want to diet. Having said that, I simply cannot give up sweet treats.
それにしては(其れにしては)
for that, considering that, given that
→ She only just started cooking. Given that, she is remarkably good at it.
一方
on the other hand, while, whereas
→ The older brother is in humanities. On the other hand, the younger is in science.
ただ(只)
only, however, but, except that
→ The food at this shop is delicious. Only, it is slightly on the expensive side.
ただし(但し)
provided that, however, note that
→ Participation is free to all. However, advance registration is strictly required.
なお(尚)
furthermore, in addition, note that (announcement)
→ The meeting begins at 2 PM. In addition, handouts will be distributed in advance.
または(又は)
or, alternatively, either
→ Please make your payment via cash or credit card.
それとも(其れとも)
or, or else (between question options)
→ Would you care for coffee? Or would you prefer black tea?
ところで(所で)
by the way, incidentally, now then
→ Let's wrap up work talk here. By the way, what are your plans for the weekend?
さて(扠)
well, now, then, let's turn to
→ Well then, shall we get started about now?
それでは(其れでは)
with that, well then, in that case
→ Well then, let us call the meeting to order and begin.
