ので
Because / Since
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TypeConjunctive
JLPT Leveln3
Summary
Expresses reason or cause in a softer, more objective way than から. Often preferred in polite speech.
Usage Rules
- •Reason: because/since (objective, softer than から)
- •Used with plain forms
- •なのだから = with nouns/な-adj
- •Often used to give reasons in polite contexts
- •Sounds more objective and less personal than から
- •Can be used at the end of sentences
Example Sentences
雨がふったので、しあいはちゅうしだ。
Since it rained, the game is cancelled.
やすいのでかいました。
Because it was cheap, I bought it.
びょうきなので休みます。
I'll be absent because I'm sick.
時間がないのでいそぎましょう。
Let's hurry since we don't have time.
日本語がじょうずなのでおどろいた。
I was surprised because your Japanese is good.
Common Mistake
Using ので with volitional or command forms directly (use ので although it's softer, it's not as direct as から for commands).