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Japanese grammar 〜ので: expresses a reason or cause; because, since. Pattern and examples.

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〜ので | expresses a reason or cause; because, since

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜ので (〜ので): expresses a reason or cause; because, since.

See example sentences below.

〜ので at a glance

At a glance

〜ので

〜node

Cause and reason

Expression: 〜ので
Reading: 〜node
Natural meaning: expresses a reason or cause; because, since
Typical use: Cause and reason

Core meaning of 〜ので

Core meaning

expresses a reason or cause; because, since

Examples

Example 1

バスが遅れているので、少し遅れます。

Translation

The bus is running late, so I will be a little late.

Example 2

頭が痛いので、今日は早く帰ってもいいですか。

Translation

I have a headache, so may I go home early today?

6 N4 Grammar Patterns for Reasons and Causes

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We've compiled 6 essential N4 grammar patterns for expressing reasons and causes in Japanese (から, ので, て, ため, んです, のは〜からです). Learn the nuanced differences and correct usage for each expression with example sentences.

〜ので | expresses a reason or cause; because, since | Daily Nihongo