接続・理由N5

〜ので

because (objective)

Structure

文(普通形)+ ので + 文

Explanation

Indicates objective cause or reason. First clause + ので + second clause. More polite/objective than から, used in formal situations or natural cause-effect.

Examples

雨が降ったので、試合が中止になりました。

Because it rained, the match was canceled.

電車が遅れたので、少し遅れます。

The train was delayed, so I will be a little late.

Note

ので usually follows plain form; N/な-Adj+な+ので. ので is more polite/objective; から is more direct/subjective.

Related Grammar

〜から(原因)ても・でも

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