because
gb/bɪkˈʌz/ us/bɪkˈʌz/
A1
英語
~ 100
語義
0件の語義
conjunction
A1
relation
1
Introduces the reason for something
Used to say why something happens or why someone does something.
用法パターン：
[main clause] because [reason clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'because' without a full clause after it, when 'because of' is needed before a noun phrase.
類義語
since (Often interchangeable, but 'since' can sound slightly more formal in this sense.)
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as (Can also mean 'because', but often used in more formal or written contexts.)
対義語
although (Introduces a contrast rather than a reason.)
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despite (Indicates opposition to the situation, not a cause.)
コロケーション
because of you
|because it’s raining
|because I said so
テーマ
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I stayed home because it was raining.
- She left early because she felt sick.
- We can’t go swimming because the pool is closed.
- He’s upset because he lost his wallet.
学習者向け例文
- I am happy because it is sunny.
- She is tired because she worked hard.
- We cannot play because it is dark.
- He is late because the bus was slow.
文法
表現
because I said so
1/bɪkˈʌz ˈaɪ sˈɛd sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
Authority given as the reason
Used to say that the reason is simply that the speaker has decided it.
例文
- You can’t go out tonight because I said so.
- Why do I have to clean my room? Because I said so!
just because
1/d͡ʒˈʌst bɪkˈʌz/
fixed phrase
informal
No special reason given
Used to say there is no special reason for something.
例文
- Why did you buy that? Just because.
- I called you, just because I wanted to hear your voice.
because of
1/bɪkˈʌz əv/
fixed phrase
Shows the reason for something
Used before a noun to show the reason for something.
例文
- The game was canceled because of rain.
- The flight was delayed because of bad weather.
- She was late because of traffic.
- She missed the meeting because of traffic.