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ので: because; since

N4 · 06 Reasons, purposes & contrast

Gives an objective reason; softer and politer than から.

Plain form + ので (noun/na-adj: なので). Good for polite explanations and excuses. Rarely followed by a command.

Examples

雨あめが降ふっているので、家いえにいます。

Because it's raining, I'll stay home.

用事ようじがあるので、先さきに帰かえります。

I have something to do, so I'll leave first.