〜ので
〜ので means because; since. It is a JLPT N5 grammar point. This expresses a reason in a softer way. It is often used to calmly explain a cause and result, including in polite speech.
Japanese sources describe it as 「理由を表す「ので」」.
〜ので examples
雨なので、家にいます。
Since it is raining, I will stay home.
忙しいので、行けません。
Since I am busy, I cannot go.
〜ので exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
寒い（ ）、窓を閉めます。
- ので ✓
- けど
- でも
- まで
Since it is cold, I will close the window.
明日はテストな（ ）、勉強します。
- から
- ので ✓
- だけ
- ごろ
Since there is a test tomorrow, I will study.
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