〜ので: meaning and usage

How to form it

• verb (plain form)/い-adjective+ので
• noun/な-adjective (stem)+な+ので
• polite form (です/ます)+ので

How it is used

Gives a cause or reason more objectively and softly than 「から」, so it suits explanations, apologies and requests. The main clause is not usually an order or a strong claim.

Examples

1. 父は母と会話をしたくないので、 休日はいつもゴルフしに行きます。

   My dad always goes to play golf on his days off because he doesn't want to speak to my mother.

2. 電車が遅れたので、会議に間に合いませんでした。

   My train was delayed, so I didn't make it to the meeting on time.

3. ここは静かなので、よく勉強しに来ます。

   It's quiet here, so I often come to study.