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japanese · Complex Sentences · Lesson 103

Explaining Reasons with ~ので

Using the polite form 'node' to give reasons and connect causes with effects.

I forgot my umbrella, so I got completely wet in the rain. Therefore, I need to buy a new one. I knew it would rain, but I just forgot.

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わかる

to understand

Group 1 verb

The most common verb type. The ending sound changes depending on how you use it — like how 飲む (drink) becomes 飲みます in polite speech.

知る (しる)

to know

Group 1 verb

The most common verb type. The ending sound changes depending on how you use it — like how 飲む (drink) becomes 飲みます in polite speech.

忘れる (わすれる)

to forget

Group 2 verb

A simpler verb type that always ends in る. To change the form, just drop the る and add a new ending — like 食べる (eat) becomes 食べます.