You use this to list reasons or things. It means "and also" or "not only... but also...". It shows there are other reasons too.
Clause + しPrimary
You use this to list reasons or things. It means "and also" or "not only... but also...". It shows there are other reasons too.
このレストランは安いし、美味しいし、いつも混んでいる。
This restaurant is cheap and delicious, so it's always crowded.
「どうして来なかったの？」「だって、雨も降っていたし…」
"Why didn't you come?" "Well, it was raining, for one thing..."
お金はないし、時間もないし、今度の旅行は無理そうだ。
I don't have money, and I don't have time either, so this trip seems impossible.
彼はハンサムだし、頭もいいし、スポーツも万能だ。
He's handsome, smart, and also great at sports.
もう帰りなよ。子供たちも待ってるし。
You should go home already. Your kids are waiting, you know. (implies this is a compelling reason)
This is different from other words that give reasons. '〜から' gives one clear reason. '〜(ん)だから' shows a reason that everyone should know. It often leads to an order. '〜(だ)もん' is more about feelings. It is often used to make excuses. '〜し' is softer. It means there are other reasons too, even if you don't say them. It is not as strong as '〜から' or '〜(ん)だから'.
Don't use this when you want to be polite. For example, say "天気がいいし" not "天気がいいですし".
Use this when you want to give a reason but not say the full conclusion. You let the listener guess the rest. This makes what you say sound softer.
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