Grammar pattern
V(て) + て… (Reason)
- A grammar pattern used to indicate cause-and-effect relationships in a sentence.
- The former clause before て typically provides the reason or cause, and the latter clause presents the result or conclusion.
Meaning
because; since
Example Sentences
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この学校に入学できて、本当に嬉しいです。I'm so happy because I was admitted to this school.
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明日の試験が心配で、寝られません。I can't sleep because I'm worried about tomorrow's exam.
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昨日の風で、木がたくさん倒れた。A lot of trees collapsed because of yesterday's wind.
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時間がなくて、友だちに会えません。I don't have time to meet my friends.
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エマさんが怒っていなくて、よかったです。I'm glad you're not angry.
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それを聞いて、少し安心しました。I'm a little relieved to hear that.
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どうして、アルバイトを休みましたか。 ー 頭が痛くて、お店に行けなかったからです。Why did you miss your part-time job? - Because I had a headache and couldn't go to the store.
Tags
JLPT N5; みんなの日本語初級(14)