〜ものだから

Formation

N2ReasonNeutralConversation
Verb
/I-adj
ものだから
Na-adj
/Noun
な/だった
ものだから
Variations
もんだから
Colloquial

Meaning

Used when giving a reason or an excuse, especially when implying 'I didn't really want to do it, but because...', often carrying a nuance of apology or explanation.

Examples

事故があったものだから、電車が遅れてしまいました。

Because there was an accident, the train was delayed.

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