HomeGrammarJLPT N3~なぜなら (〜nazenara)

~なぜなら (〜nazenara)

JLPT N3

Explanation

Express a reason or explanation; 'because', 'the reason is'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~なぜなら grammar point is used to provide a reason or explanation for a preceding statement or situation. It can be translated as 'because' or 'the reason is' in English. It is often followed by から or だから to emphasize the reason or cause.

Examples

Kono resutoran ga daisuki da. Nazenara ryouri ga oishii kara.

I love this restaurant because the food is delicious.

Kanojo wa shiken ni goukaku shinakatta. Nazenara benkyou shinakatta kara.

She didn't pass the exam because she didn't study.

Watashi wa eiga o mi ni ikanai. Nazenara kyou wa isogashii kara.

I won't go to see a movie because I am busy today.

Kare wa kono purojekuto wo makaserareru. Nazenara keiken ga houfu dakara.

He can be trusted with this project because he has a wealth of experience.

Practice

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