し～し
JLPT Level: N4
Meanings
to list multiple reasons or characteristics
to give multiple causes or factors
conveying a sense of a series of observations or conditions
Usage
V-普通形 + し
い-adjective + し
な-adjective + だ + し
Noun + だ + し
Explanation
Shii-shi is used to list several reasons, facts, or observations in casual or conversational Japanese. It often suggests there are other reasons not stated, and the speaker may be leading to a conclusion or decision. It is less formal than し-related patterns used in writing and frequently appears in spoken Japanese. It can sound a bit unfinished or emotional, so it’s common in everyday talk.
今日は雨だし、風も強いし、出かけるのをやめよう。
きょうはあめだし、かぜもつよいし、でかけるのをやめよう。
It's raining today and the wind is strong, so let's not go out.
この店は安いし、味もいいし、よく行く。
このみせはやすいし、あじもいいし、よくいく。
This shop is cheap, the food tastes good, and I go there often.
彼は忙しいし、私も疲れているし、今日は早く寝よう。
かれはいそがしいし、わたしもつかれているし、きょうははやくねよう。
He's busy and I'm tired too, so let's go to bed early today.
日本では春は花が美しいし、暖かいし、旅行にぴったりだ。
にほんでははるははながうつくしいし、あたたかいし、りょこうにぴったりだ。
In Japan, spring flowers are beautiful and it's warm, so it’s perfect for travel.