N345/219

なぜなら〜から

なぜなら〜から

Meanings

Because
The reason is
That is because

About this pattern

Explanation

A connective pattern used to give a reason or justification for something that was stated before. It emphasizes that the following clause is the reason for what just happened or what was just said. Often used in spoken language and in longer explanations; it can come across as slightly more formal or logical when linking cause and effect.

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Example sentences

今日は忙しかった。なぜなら、新しいプロジェクトを始めたからだ。

I was busy today. Because we started a new project.

電車が遅れた。なぜなら、事故の影響で遅れているからだ。

The train was late. It’s because it’s delayed due to an accident.

彼は欠席した。なぜなら、体調が悪いからだ。

He was absent. Because he was not feeling well.

この道を選んだ。なぜなら、景色が美しいからだ。

I chose this road because the scenery is beautiful.

会議を延期した。なぜなら、重要な資料がまだ揃っていないからだ。

We postponed the meeting because we still don’t have all the important documents.

Related patterns

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

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

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

ないうちに

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 ...