～ものだから JLPT N2 Neutral
〜mono dakara
Express the reason or cause for something; 'because', 'since', 'due to'.
Explains/excuses a reason, often for something slightly unexpected; conversational but not blunt.
Formation
Verb-plain + ものだから, い-Adjective + ものだから, な-Adjective + なものだから, Noun + なものだから
Explanation
「～ものだから」 is used to explain a reason or cause from the speaker’s point of view. It can be translated as 'because', 'since', or 'due to'. It often carries the nuance of 'you see, that's why ...'.
Example sentences
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Because the exam is near, I'm studying every day.
Shiken ga chikai mono dakara, mainichi benkyou shiteimasu.
このレストランはとても人気があるものだから、予約しないと席がないかもしれません。
Because this restaurant is very popular, there might not be any seats if we don't reserve.
Kono resutoran wa totemo ninki ga aru mono dakara, yoyaku shinai to seki ga nai kamoshiremasen.
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Because he is young, he hasn't accumulated much experience yet.
Kare wa wakai mono dakara, mada takusan no keiken wo tsunde inai.
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Since it's cold today, let's bring gloves.
Kyou wa samui mono dakara, tebukuro wo motte ikimashou.