から・ので — because

What this lesson covers

Giving reasons politely and casually.

Focus point

から・ので — because — part of *Giving reasons & opinions* in the JLPT N4 syllabus.

How to study this lesson

1. Listen to the lecture above (or read this page) once all the way through without pausing.
2. Go through it again, saying each Japanese example out loud.
3. Close the page and try to explain the point in your own words.
4. Test yourself with the N4 practice quiz for this unit.

Practice

Write two of your own example sentences using today's point, then check them with your teacher in the next live class or the Speaking Lab.