〜ものだから - Expressing Reasons with Emotional Nuance

Explanation

This structure is used to explain or justify a reason, often with an emotional undertone.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb Plain Form + ものだから	Verb Plain Form + ものだから	Used to explain or justify a reason, often with an emotional undertone.
い-Adjective Plain Form + ものだから	い-Adjective Plain Form + ものだから	Used to explain or justify a reason, often with an emotional undertone.
な-Adjective Stem + な + ものだから	な-Adjective Stem + な + ものだから	Used to explain or justify a reason, often with an emotional undertone.
Noun + な + ものだから	Noun + な + ものだから	Used to explain or justify a reason, often with an emotional undertone.

Deep Dive

〜ものだから is typically used to explain unavoidable reasons, especially when the speaker wants to emphasize that they didn’t act intentionally or had no choice. It is particularly common in situations where the speaker is trying to justify their actions, especially when the listener might misunderstand or blame them.

• Example 1

  • 夜よる蚊かに起おこされたものだから寝不足ねぶそくで頭痛ずつうがひどい。
  • Yoru ka ni okosareta mono dakara, nebusoku de zutsū ga hidoi.
  • Because I was woken up by mosquitoes at night, I’m sleep-deprived and have a terrible headache.
    

• Example 2

  • バスばすが遅おくれてしまったものだから、約束やくそくの時間じかんに遅おくれてしまいました。
  • Basu ga okurete shimatta mono dakara, yakusoku no jikan ni okurete shimaimashita.
  • Because the bus was late, I ended up being late for the appointment.
    

Real-Life Scenarios

In everyday conversations, 〜ものだから is often used to explain situations that might cause trouble or misunderstanding, helping the listener understand the speaker’s circumstances or actions.

• Example 1
  • バスばすが遅おくれてしまったものだから、約束やくそくの時間じかんに遅おくれてしまいました。
  • Basu ga okurete shimatta mono dakara, yakusoku no jikan ni okurete shimaimashita.
  • Because the bus was late, I ended up being late for the appointment.
    
• Example 2
  • 子供こどもが急きゅうに病気びょうきになったものだから、仕事しごとを休やすんで病院びょういんに行きました。
  • Kodomo ga kyū ni byōki ni natta mono dakara, shigoto o yasunde byōin ni ikimashita.
  • Because my child suddenly got sick, I took time off work and went to the hospital.
    

Summary

〜ものだから is an effective tool for explaining and justifying reasons, especially in situations where special circumstances or justifications need to be emphasized. Mastering this grammar point can make your Japanese expressions more vivid and nuanced.

 

 

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〜ものだから - Expressing Reason or Cause

Explanation

This grammar point is used to explain the reason or cause behind something, often to clarify why a particular situation occurred.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
〜ものだから	Verb/い-Adjective/な-Adjective/Noun in modifying form + ものだから	Used to explain that a certain outcome happened due to a specific or unavoidable reason.

Basic Usage

〜ものだから is primarily used to explain that a certain outcome occurred due to a specific or unavoidable reason.

• 言葉ことばが通つうらないものだから、友達ともだちともならず。
• Kotoba ga tsūranai mono dakara, tomodachi to mo narazu.
• Because we couldn't communicate, we didn't become friends.
  

Deep Dive

〜ものだから carries a tone of explanation and is often used in formal contexts. In casual speech, 〜もんだから is more commonly used, conveying the same meaning but with a more relaxed tone.

Examples

• Verb plain form + ものだから
  • 夜よる蚊かに起おこされたものだから、寝不足ねぶそくで頭痛ずつうがひどい。
  • Yoru ka ni okosareta mono dakara, nebusoku de zutsū ga hidoi.
  • Because I was woken up by mosquitoes at night, I have a terrible headache from lack of sleep.
    
• い-Adjective plain form + ものだから
  • 彼かれが自信じしんたっぷりにそう言いうものだから、私わたしはすっかり信しんじてしまった。
  • Kare ga jishin tappuri ni sō iu mono dakara, watashi wa sukkari shinjite shimatta.
  • Because he said it so confidently, I completely believed him.
    
• な-Adjective stem + な + ものだから
  • 彼かれが突然とつぜん会社かいしゃを辞やめるものだから、業務ぎょうむの引ひき継つぎもきちんとできなかった。
  • Kare ga totsuzen kaisha o yameru mono dakara, gyōmu no hikitsugi mo kichinto dekinakatta.
  • Because he suddenly quit his job, the handover of work wasn't done properly.
    
• Noun + な + ものだから
  • うちうちは子供こどもが５人にんもいるものだから、毎月まいつきの食費しょくひがすごい金額きんがくになるんです。
  • Uchi wa kodomo ga go-nin mo iru mono dakara, maitsuki no shokuhi ga sugoi kingaku ni narun desu.
  • Because we have five children, our monthly food expenses are very high.
    

Comparison and Differences

In Japanese, there are several grammar points similar to 〜ものだから for expressing reasons or causes, but they differ in usage and tone.

「から」 vs. 「〜ものだから」

Grammar Point	Explanation	Example
から	The most common way to express reasons in both casual and formal contexts, with a direct tone.	急いそいでいたから、道みちに迷まよった。 Isoide ita kara, michi ni mayotta. Because I was in a hurry, I got lost.
〜ものだから	Carries a tone of explanation or justification, often used for specific or unavoidable reasons.	急いそいでいたものだから、道みちに迷まよってしまった。 Isoide ita mono dakara, michi ni mayotte shimatta. Because I was in a hurry, I ended up getting lost.

「ので」 vs. 「〜ものだから」

Grammar Point	Explanation	Example
ので	Conveys a softer and more polite tone.	雨あめが降ふっているので、出でかけるのをやめました。 Ame ga futte iru node, dekakeru no o yamemashita. Because it was raining, I decided not to go out.
〜ものだから	Emphasizes the specificity or unavoidability of the reason.	雨あめが降ふっているものだから、出でかけるのをやめました。 Ame ga futte iru mono dakara, dekakeru no o yamemashita. Because it was raining, I decided not to go out.

Summary

〜ものだから is a highly useful grammar point for effectively expressing outcomes caused by specific or unavoidable reasons. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts, making it particularly suitable for explanations and justifications. Mastering this structure will help you communicate more accurately and naturally in Japanese.