JLPT N5 · Linking words

ので

because; so

Stroke order of ので

2 characters, 4 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

の · 1 strokes で · 3 strokes

Memory trick

NODE — 'no day' so

Parts: Because; objective reason

The characters in ので

のの — no (1 strokes)
でで — de (3 strokes)

Example sentence

熱があるので、休みます。

ねつがあるので、やすみます。

I have a fever, so I'll rest.

More words: Linking words

そしてand then; and それからafter that; and then しかしhowever だからso; therefore それでand so; then それではwell then じゃwell then (casual)けれどもbut; although けどbut (casual)からbecause; from までuntil; up to ごろaround (time)などand so on; etc.

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