20181129[English Corner]Linking words

ひとつ Presenting the opinion

in my opinion, in my view, I think, I believe, I admit

ふたつ Agree and disagree

I agree, I concur, I disagree, I cannot agree, I oppose the idea that..., I cannot accept

*(agree with sth. or agree that...)

みっつ Giving examples

to cite an example, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, one clear example, in other words, to give an example

よっつ Listing points

first/firstly/to begin with, second/secondly, thirdly/third...fourth/fourth, lastly/finally/last but no least

いつつ Reasons and causes

since, because, as, due to, owing to

むっつ Adding information

additionally, moreover, in addition, futhermore, and, not only... but also..., also, as well as

ななつ Results and consequences

as a result, hence, so, therefore, thus, consequently, for this reason

やっつ To indicate time

subsequently, eventually, meanwhile, henceforth, initially

ここのつ Highlighting and emphasising

especially, clearly, obviously, specifically, of course, in particular

とお Presenting contrast

despite, in spite of, by contrast, alternatively, another opinion could be, on the other hand, still, however, although, even though, but