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VocabJLPT N2

reason

NounConjunction

Definitions

1. reason
2. cause
3. because of

This formal conjunction or noun means "reason," "cause," or "therefore," and is used to express a logical connection between two ideas. It appears mainly in written or formal speech and gives a classical or literary tone to the sentence.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The delay in my reply was due to poor signal.

Sentence 2

Things are awkward because I went too far — I know that.

Sentence 3

The meeting ran long, so I skipped lunch.

Sentence 4

You can't sleep because you've got too much on your mind.

Sentence 5

Due to a system failure, some services are currently unavailable.