Beginning Japanese Phrases #204: ?? (because, since, so)

Beginning Japanese Phrases #204: ?? (because, since, so)

1:55 Feb 12, 2026
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Today's podcast covers: ?? — because, since, so ?? is a conjunction used to express cause or reason. It connects two clauses where the first clause explains the reason for the second clause, and it sounds softer and more polite than ?? . Example: ???????????????????? Since it\\\'s raining, I will take an umbrella. Vocabulary: ?? — rain (subject) ????? — is falling ?? — because, since ?? — umbrella (object) ??????? — will take, will bring Become a Makoto+ member for bonus content: www.MakotoPlus.com
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