原因・理由N1

〜ことだし

since... / and besides... / given that...

Structure

普通形 + ことだし

Explanation

Since the first clause (a known reason), the main clause follows; a soft, tentative way of giving a reason.

Examples

みんな集まったことだし、そろそろ始めましょう。

Everyone's here, so let's get started.

もう遅いことだし、今日はこの辺で終わりにしよう。

It's already late, so let's call it a day.

Note

The main clause is often a suggestion (ましょう/しよう). Softer than から.

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