〜し(〜し): meaning and usage

How to form it

• plain form+し
• polite form (です/ます)+し

How it is used

Lists reasons or features, “and what's more”, implying there are others; the conclusion is often left unsaid. It can also give a single reason, sounding softer than 「から」.

Examples

1. 早いし、安いし、うまい！それはどこの牛丼ですか？

   It was made quickly and is cheap and yummy. Where is this gyudon from?

2. この部屋は広いし、駅にも近いし、いいですね。

   This apartment is spacious and close to the station. It's great.

3. 今日は雨だし、家で映画でも見よう。

   It's raining today, so let's just watch a movie at home.