N3217/219

という理由で

Noun + という理由でPlain clause + という理由で

Meanings

For that reason
on that account
due to that reason
With that reasoning
On the grounds of that

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Explanation

～という理由で is used to explain the reason or justification for an action or decision. The thing before という理由で states the reason in quotes (either a noun phrase or a plain clause), and the main verb expresses what happened because of that reason. It is relatively formal and often found in written language or more careful speech. The noun before という理由で can be any reason described as a fact or belief, and the clause before という理由で can describe an event, situation, or opinion. When the reason is a factual claim (e.g., someone’s action or state), という理由で connects it to the consequence.

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Example sentences

彼が欠席したという理由で、試験は延期された。

The exam was postponed for the reason that he was absent.

天候が悪いという理由で、イベントは中止になった。

Because the weather was bad, the event was canceled.

彼女の提案を受け入れないという理由で、会議には参加しなかった。

I did not participate in the meeting for the reason that I would not accept her proposal.

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It would be good if you do X; You should do X; It's enough to do X

たらいい・といい

It would be nice if ...; It would be good if ...; Should ...; I hope ...

during; while; throughout; in the process of

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It would be good if you do X; You should do X; It's enough to do X

たらいい・といい

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during; while; throughout; in the process of

while; during; between; in the period of

During the period of / while; Before something changes or happens; Within the time when ... happens

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before it happens; before doing something becomes true; before it ends/advances; before it’s no longer possible; while still in the state of not ...