How to Say ‘My mother will be with us.’ in Japanese
母がいるので。
haha ga iru no de
[hah-hah gah ee-roo noh deh]
💬 Usage Tip: [ので] gives a reason in a softer, more polite way than [から], which is why it fits well in requests and explanations. You can reuse it in restaurant situations like [子どもがいるので、禁煙席をお願いします。]
Phrase Breakdown
母
haha
[hah-hah]
mother
Used to explain that your mother is with you, which can affect seating preference.
母がいるので、窓側がいいです。
Since my mother is with us, the window side is preferable.
がいるので。
ga iru no de
because there is / because I have
The phrase いるので gives a reason. Here it means 'because my mother will be there.'
子どもがいるので、早く帰ります。
Because I have children, I go home early.
Words in this phrase
が
ga
[gah]
subject marker
Marks 母 as the person being referred to in the sentence.
母がいるので、外は避けたいです。
Since my mother is with us, we would like to avoid outside seating.
いる
iru
[ee-roo]
to be; to be present
Shows that someone is present in your party.
高齢の母がいるので、椅子の席をお願いします。
Since my elderly mother is with us, please give us table seating.
の
no
[noh]
because; since
Part of ので, a polite way to explain your reason.
母がいるので、静かな席が助かります。
Since my mother is with us, a quiet seat would help.
で
de
[deh]
because; so
Used with の as ので to give a polite explanation.
母がいるので、入口に近い席をお願いします。
Since my mother is with us, please give us a seat near the entrance.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager