暗くなったので、電気をつけた。
Because it got dark, I turned on the light.
Japanese
ので
ので
Meaning: because, since (causal conjunction)
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Example sentences
雨が降っているので傘を持つ
Since it's raining, I'll take an umbrella.
今日は特に寒いので、暖かい格好をしてください。
It's especially cold today, so please dress warmly.
急ぎの用ができたので、お先に失礼します。
Something urgent came up, so I will be leaving now.
最近、彼の様子が変なので、少し心配している。
Lately, his appearance has been strange, so I'm a bit worried.
Usage Notes
Attaches to the plain form of verbs, adjectives, and nouns (with な for na-adjectives and nouns). More objective and softer than から. Presents reason as a natural consequence rather than personal judgment. Cannot be used with commands, requests, or suggestions.
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