〜ので
- Pattern
- 〜ので
- Level
- N5
- Reading
- 〜ので
- Meaning
- because; so
- Attaches to
- Verb/i-adjective (plain form), na-adjective/noun + な
- Nuance & register
Softer, less direct reason-giving than 〜から. Can be used in polite speech.
- Example
寒いので、窓を閉めてください。
- Easily confused with
〜から (〜から has a stronger causal link, 〜ので is softer and often used for giving reasons or explanations, can be used in polite contexts.)