This word shows a reason for something. It means 'so' or 'because'. People in the Kansai area use it a lot when they talk.
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This word shows a reason for something. It means 'so' or 'because'. People in the Kansai area use it a lot when they talk.
もう時間ないで、はよ行こ！
We're out of time, so let's go quickly!
昨日めっちゃ寒かったで、風邪ひいてもうたわ。
It was super cold yesterday, so I ended up catching a cold.
「なんで来ーへんかったん？」 「ごめん、急用やったんで。」
Why didn't you come?' 'Sorry, it was because I had urgent business.'
全然勉強してへんで、明日のテストやばいわ。
I haven't studied at all, so I'm screwed for tomorrow's test.
あの子、めっちゃ綺麗やで、人気あるんも分かるわ。
She's really beautiful, so I get why she's so popular.
This "de" is like a shortcut. It comes from "nde." "Nde" is a relaxed way to say "node." When people speak fast, the "n" sound can disappear. Then you just hear "de."
This "de" is like "kara" or "node" in standard Japanese. It is more casual. It is different from "sakai." "Sakai" sounds stronger. It is also different from "seyakara." "Seyakara" means "that's why." It starts a new sentence part. This "de" goes at the end of the reason.
Don't use this when you are speaking formally. Don't use it with people you don't know well. This is only for casual talk in the Kansai area.
Use this when you want to give a short reason. You do not need to say the result. The listener will understand what you mean.
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