ので

ので is used to give a reason in a soft, polite way (similar to “because / so”).

🔹 Basic Meaning

• “because …”
• “since …”
• “so …” (reason → result)

🔹 When to use ので

• To explain a reason politely
• To give an excuse or explanation softly (less direct)
• Common in polite conversation and writing

🔹 Simple Examples

雨が降っているので、行きません。
→ Because it’s raining, I won’t go.

明日テストがあるので、早く寝ます。
→ Because I have a test tomorrow, I’ll sleep early.

静かなので、ここが好きです。
→ Because it’s quiet, I like this place.

学生なので、お金があまりありません。
→ Because I’m a student, I don’t have much money.

🔹Difference (N5-friendly)

ので and から both mean “because,” but ので sounds softer and more polite.

⭐ The Grammar Summary

• ので = “because / since” (soft, polite reason)
• Used to connect a reason to a result
• Often feels more polite than から