You use this to give a reason. It is a casual way to explain why you did something. It can sound a bit like a child's excuse.
Verb [dictionary form] + もんPrimary
い-Adjective + もん
な-Adjective + だ + もん
Noun + だ + もん
You use this to give a reason. It is a casual way to explain why you did something. It can sound a bit like a child's excuse.
「どうして宿題やらなかったの？」「だって、難しかったんだもん。」
"Why didn't you do your homework?" "Because it was hard!"
もう帰りなよ。一人で大丈夫？」「大丈夫じゃないけど、帰りたくないもん。」
"You should go home. Are you okay by yourself?" "I'm not okay, but I don't want to go home."
「ピーマンも食べなさい。」「やだ！子供だもん！」
"Eat your green peppers, too." "No way! I'm a kid! (So I don't have to.)"
「どうして彼と別れたの？」「だって、あの人わがままなんだもん。」
"Why did you break up with him?" "Because he's selfish!"
まだ新人だもん、少し大目に見てあげようよ。
They're still new, so let's cut them some slack.
This word shows your feelings. It is like a child saying 'But Mom!' when they want something. It is not for serious reasons.
「〜から」 just states a reason. 「〜もん」 is for your personal feelings. It is an excuse. 「〜(ん)だから」 is for strong reasons. It is more like telling someone what to do. Or telling them off.
Don't use this when you talk to your boss. It sounds childish. This particle is only for casual talk. You use it with friends or family. It shows you are close to them.
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