N2162/217

ものだから

Verb (dictionary form) + ものだからい-adjective (plain form) + ものだからな-adjective + な + ものだからNoun + な + ものだから

Meanings

  • Because
  • The reason is
  • Since it is...

About this pattern

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

忙しいものだから、今日は早く帰ります。

Because I’m busy, I’ll go home early today.

子どもが病気なものだから、学校を休みます。

Since the child is sick, we will take a day off from school.

彼は多忙なものだから、連絡が遅れることがあります。

He’s very busy, so sometimes his responses are delayed.

そんな高いものだから、なかなか手を出せない。

It’s such an expensive item that I can’t really buy it.