ใใฎใง
... node
Because / Since...
๐ธ Explaining Reasons Politely and Softly ๐ธ
๐ฌ Dialogue
Sumimasen, sukoshi okuremasu. Densha ga okurete iru node.
Excuse me, I will be a little late. Because the train is delayed.
Wakarimashita. Ame ga futte iru node, ki o tsukete kite kudasai.
Understood. Since it is raining, please be careful coming here.
Arigatou gozaimasu. Michi ga konde iru node, jikan ga kakarisou desu.
Thank you. Because the roads are crowded, it looks like it will take time.
Kaigi wa mada hajimaranai node, daijoubu desu yo.
Since the meeting hasn't started yet, it's okay.
Onaka ga suita node, konbini ni yotte mo ii desu ka?
Since I'm hungry, may I stop by a convenience store?
Isoide iru node, kyou wa gaman shite kudasai!
Because we are in a hurry, please endure it today!
๐ Vocabulary
5 wordsโญ Key Sentence
[Reason] node, [Result].
Because [Reason], [Result].
- Pattern: ใใฎใง
- Meaning: Expressing a reason or cause politely.
Kaze o hiita node, yasumimasu.
Because I caught a cold, I will take a day off.
Youji ga aru node, osaki ni shitsurei shimasu.
Since I have errands to do, I'll leave before you.
๐ Explanation
ใฎใง is used to connect a reason to a result. It sounds more polite and objective than ใใ (kara).
It is often used when making excuses, asking for permission, or explaining a situation to a superior.
For verbs and i-adjectives, use the dictionary form. For na-adjectives and nouns, add ใช before ใฎใง.
Ame na node...
= 'Because it is rain (noun)...'
Isonde iru node...
= 'Because I am in a hurry...'
๐ Quiz
Which sentence correctly says 'Because the train is late, I will be late.'?