〜ことだし

Formation

N2ReasonNeutralConversation
Verb
I-adj
/Na-adj
/Noun
ことだし

Meaning

Expresses a light or casual reason. It suggests that since there is a particular reason (among others), a certain action or decision should be taken.

Examples

時間もたっぷりあることだし、お茶でも飲んでいきませんか。

Since we have plenty of time, why don't we have some tea?

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