Topic N4
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Japanese Learning
N4Grammar
Lesson 39: I was very surprised because of the earthquake news
Learn about expressing reasons and causes using the Te-form (V-te / Adj-te) and the particle 'No de' (Because...).
Meaning
Because ..., ...
✏️ Structure
V-te / V-nakute / Adj-te / Adj-na + de
💡 Usage
Used to indicate the reason or cause leading to the result in the second half of the sentence. The second half often contains words expressing emotions (surprise, worry...) or unintentional states.
📚 Examples
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ニュースを聞いて, びっくりしました。
Nyuusu o kiite, bikkuri shimashita.
I was surprised to hear the news.
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家族に会えなくて, 寂しいです。
Kazoku ni aenakute, sabishii desu.
I feel lonely because I can't meet my family.
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言葉がわからなくて, 困りました。
Kotoba ga wakaranakute, komarimashita.
I had trouble because I didn't understand the language.