subordinating conjunction; subordinator
A grammatical term for a conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause. Used in linguistic and educational contexts.
"Because" and "although" are examples of subordinating conjunctions.
等位接続詞 (coordinating conjunction) joins elements of equal rank, while 従位接続詞 introduces a dependent clause.
Compound of 従位 (subordinate position) + 接続詞 (conjunction). A technical term likely coined in Japanese linguistics.