Objective reason with

Grammar: Reason and Cause » 〜ので

ので connects a reason to its result and often translates as “because” or “since”. It presents the reason as an explanatory circumstance rather than a personal argument. Nouns and な-adjectives take なので; verbs and い-adjectives take ので directly.

Usage Notes

ので sounds more explanatory or matter-of-fact than から. It is used when the speaker presents the reason as a circumstance that leads to the result.

Related Grammar

  • Reasoning with 〜のだ

Examples

Because I won't be hugging you with 〜ので

Learn the meaning and usage of the grammar 〜ので in Japanese, with examples from manga.
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On the topic of Chino’s height, Rize says it would be funny if Chino outgrew Cocoa, as this would put Cocoa on the receiving end of affection. Cocoa is fine with this, but Chino assures her she won’t.

チノ:
「あ (わたし)()きついたりとかしないので大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)です」
“It will be all right because I won't do things like hugging you.”

Because strong players gather here with 〜ので

Learn the meaning and usage of the grammar 〜ので in Japanese, with examples from manga.
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Cocoa inquires about the board and pieces sitting in front of Chino. Chino says it’s chess and gives a further explanation.

チノ:
「この温泉(おんせん)強者(きょうしゃ)(あつ)まるのでおじいちゃんは白熱(はくねつ)していました」
“Grandpa would get excited because strong players gather at this hot spring spa.”