Conjunctive Particles

Question 0

に を

Answer 0

Rentaikei

1. Casual “since”
2. Concessive “despite the fact” “even though”
3. Temporal/sequential “and” “when”

Question 1

ば

Answer 1

1. Hypothetical: follows mizenkei “if”
2. Logical connection: follows izenkei
   a. Casual “since”
   b. Temporal “when”
   c. General rule “it is a general rule that”

Question 2

が

Answer 2

Rentaikei

1. Concessive, contrary to expectation “but” “though”
2. Temporal/sequential “and” “when”

Question 3

て

Answer 3

Renyokei

1. Temporal/sequential connection “and then”
2. Parallel connection “at the same time”
3. Casual connection “therefore”
4. Existing condition “being…”