Particle of reason / cause — Japanese grammar

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Particle of reason / cause

Beginner

Used to say the reason or cause.

用法

Use

Indicates the cause or the reason (so)

  • ▸ この映画は面白いので、ぜひみてください。

    This film is very interesting, so please watch it.

  • ▸ お腹が痛いので、帰ってもいいですか?

    My stomach hurts, so can I go home?

  • ▸ わたしはお茶が好きなのでよく飲みます。

    I like tea, so I drink it often.

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- Noun + なので

- Verb/adjective + ので

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