ものだから
Meanings
- Because
- The reason is
- Since it is...
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Explanation
ものだから is used to explain a reason or cause, often in casual or explanatory contexts. It emphasizes the speaker’s justification for a particular action or situation and can sound slightly more emotional or sympathetic than the neutral から. It commonly appears when giving explanations to someone affected or when apologizing or making a request tied to the reason.
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Example sentences
Because I’m busy, I’ll go home early today.
Since the child is sick, we will take a day off from school.
He’s very busy, so sometimes his responses are delayed.
It’s such an expensive item that I can’t really buy it.
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