GrammarJLPT N2
because
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. because
A conjunction used to explain a reason or cause, often with a nuance of excuse or justification. It is more casual and subjective than から or ので, and is typically used in spoken Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

The screen froze on me, so now I'm not sure if it saved.

Sentence 2

Our research budget is limited, so we'll be reducing the number of experiments.

Sentence 3

That café was closed, so I ended up going to a different one.

Sentence 4

You rushed them so much — isn't that why the mistakes piled up?

Sentence 5

Traffic was heavy, which is why I arrived late.