な-adj stem + で / noun + で
- Pattern
- な-adj stem + で / noun + で
- Level
- N5
- Reading
- な-adj stem + で / noun + で
- Meaning
- and (connecting na-adjectives/nouns); because (reason)
- Attaches to
- な-adjective stem (remove な) + で; Noun + で
- Nuance & register
Connects two na-adjective or noun clauses, often implying a sequence of states or a reason.
- Example
彼は日本人で、学生です。
- Easily confused with
〜くて (for i-adjectives) (〜で is for connecting na-adjectives and nouns. 〜くて is for i-adjectives.)