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〜ので: because; since

More · Opinion & reasoning

Gives a reason in a soft, objective way.

Plain form + ので; na-adjective な, noun な. Softer than から and good for polite excuses. Not followed by a command. Casual: んで.

Examples

頭あたまが痛いたいので、早はやく帰かえります。

I have a headache, so I will go home early.

雨あめなので、今日きょうは出でかけません。

Since it is raining, I will not go out today.