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GrammarJLPT N5

because

Particle

Definitions

1. because
2. as

This is a conjunction meaning "because" or "so," used to give a reason or cause for something. It tends to sound softer and more explanatory than から, and is common in both spoken and written Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll go because I have work.

Sentence 1

I was running low on time, so I ran.

Sentence 2

He laughed, so I laughed too.

Sentence 3

It's getting late — should we head home?

Sentence 4

My voice sounds weird, so I'm not talking today.

Sentence 5

The nights are long, so I have a lot of time to think.