This word means 'because' or 'so'. You use it to give a reason for something.
Noun + やけんPrimary
な-Adjective + やけん
Clause + やけん
This word means 'because' or 'so'. You use it to give a reason for something.
今日は休みやけん、一日中ゲームばするたい。
Today is a day off, so I'm going to play games all day.
昔はここ、静かやったやけん、今はうるさくてたまらん。
This place used to be quiet, so now it's unbearably noisy.
この道は工事中やけん、通れません。
This road is under construction, so you can't pass.
はよ起きんね！もう遅刻するやけん！
Hurry up and get up! You're going to be late!
このラーメン、うまかやけん、いっぺん食べてみんね。
This ramen is delicious, so you should try it.
This word is like saying, "Because of this, you must do that!" It is not just a simple reason. It shows you really mean it. It can sound like a command or a complaint.
This is different from "〜けん" (ken). "〜けん" can follow verbs and い-adjectives. "〜やけん" is mostly for nouns and な-adjectives. It is also different from "〜ばってん" (batten). "〜ばってん" means "but" or "however".
Don't use this when you speak formally. For example, don't use it with your boss. This word is for friends and family in Kyushu.
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