because ~, since ~

Beginner

10-15 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates reason. More objective than から.

[Reason plain] + ので + [Result]

時間がないので、急ぎます。

Jikan ga nai node, isogimasu.

Since there's no time, I'll hurry.

雨なので、中止します。

Ame na node, chuushi shimasu.

Because it's raining, we'll cancel.

な-adj and noun use な before ので.

～から

because ~, so ~

です/だ

to be (copula)

は (wa)

topic marker

が (ga)

subject marker

を (wo)

direct object marker

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Last updated: Jan 10

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