because, since (excuse/explanation)

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Explanation

Gives reason, often as an excuse or explanation.

[Plain form] + ものだから/もので

急いでいたものだから、忘れてしまった。

Isoide ita mono da kara, wasurete shimatta.

Because I was in a hurry, I forgot.

初めてなもので、よく分かりません。

Hajimete na mono de, yoku wakarimasen.

Since it's my first time, I don't understand well.

Often implies excuse or apology.

～ものだ

it is natural that, used to, should

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Common in apologies and explanations.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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