conjunction
  1. because; the reason is; if you want to know whyword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • なぜなら
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. because
  2. Used to provide a reason or explanation for a statement or situation.
  3. the reason is
  4. Utilized to emphasize or clarify the cause behind a particular circumstance.
    The reason I'm taking off tomorrow is that I'm not feeling well. The reason is that I've caught a cold.
    The reason he was late is that the train was delayed. The reason is that there was an accident.
  5. if you want to know why
  6. Used to introduce an explanation or justification when someone is curious about the cause of something.
    He isn't participating because he is busy, if you want to know why, that's the reason.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ならbecause I think soならbecause that is the reasonならならif you want to know whyならbecause you said soならbecause he is thereならbecause it is importantならbecause it is for youならbecause I feel that way
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)