JLPT N2

Noun no koto dakara

Used to provide a reason or explanation based on one's knowledge about the noun; 'since', 'because', 'knowing'.

Formation

Explanation

The の ことだから (no koto dakara) grammar point is used when giving a reason or explanation based on one’s knowledge or understanding of a particular person or thing. It often implies 'given that this is the kind of person/thing it is'.

Example sentences

  • Since he’s good at cooking, he’ll probably make delicious food.

    Ryouri ga tokui na kare no koto dakara, oishii ryouri wo tsukutte kureru deshou.

  • Because she’s always late, she might be late again today.

    Itsumo chikoku suru kanojo no koto dakara, kyou mo okureru kamoshirenai.

  • Since it’s a cheap store, it should sell a lot.

    Yasui mise no koto dakara, takusan ureru hazu da.

  • Knowing he likes dramas, it’d be good to talk about the latest shows.

    Dorama suki na kare no koto dakara, saishin no dorama ni tsuite hanasu to ii deshou.