How to Say ‘Since it's the last train’ in Japanese
終電なので
shuuden na no de
[shoo-den nah noh deh]
💬 Usage Tip: After a noun, なので gives a reason: 雨なので "since it's raining".
Phrase Breakdown
終電
shuuden
[shoo-den]
last train
The final train of the day. Important if you are out late.
終電はもうすぐです。
The last train is very soon.
な
na
[nah]
(copula before ので)
Form of だ used before ので after a noun.
休みなので家にいます。
It's my day off, so I'm home.
の
no
[noh]
because (part of ので)
First part of ので, giving a reason.
雨なので傘を持つ。
It's raining, so I take an umbrella.
で
de
[deh]
because (part of ので)
Second part of ので, 'because; so'.
遅いので帰ります。
It's late, so I'll go home.
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