And, But, Or, Because, Then, and Finally: How to Connect Ideas in English （文をつなぐ大切な英単語）
And, But, Or, Because, Then, and Finally: How to Connect Ideas in English （文をつなぐ大切な英単語）
1. And = add information
Meaning: also / plus
日本語: そして・〜と
Example:
I like coffee and tea.
（私はコーヒーと紅茶が好きです）
2. But = show contrast
Meaning: however / different idea
日本語: でも・しかし
Example:
I want to go, but I’m busy.
（行きたいけど、忙しい）
3. Or = give a choice
Meaning: one or the other
日本語: それとも・または
Example:
Do you want tea or coffee?
（紅茶にしますか、それともコーヒー？）
4. Because = give a reason
Meaning: why
日本語: なぜなら〜だから
Example:
I stayed home because it was raining.
（雨が降っていたから家にいた）
5. Then = show order
Meaning: next / after that
日本語: それから・次に
Example:
First, wash your hands. Then, eat lunch.
（まず手を洗って、それから昼ごはんを食べる）
6. Finally = the last step
Meaning: at the end
日本語: 最後に・ついに
Example:
Finally, we arrived at the hotel.
（最後にホテルに着いた）
Easy Memory Tip
And → add
But → different
Or → choice
Because → reason
Then → next
Finally → last
Final Thought
These words help your English sound smooth and easy to understand.
If you can use them well, your speaking and writing will improve a lot ✨