Structure
Phrase (A)。なぜなら(ば) + Reason for (A) Phrase + から + だ
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About なぜなら〜から
When combined with the conjunction particle から, なぜなら (or なぜならば) forms a set pattern that can be translated as 'why (A), that is because (B)'. Essentially, it is a way to highlight that a 'because' is coming at the end of the sentence, drawing attention to it.
なぜなら itself is a conjunction that is a combination of the adverb, なぜ 'why', and the hypothetical form of だ, なら. Literally, なぜなら~から is similar to 'why is (A) so, (B) is the cause'. This sounds quite dramatic in English, but is a perfectly natural way of emphasizing a statement/fact in Japanese.
To use なぜなら~から, state that fact/important piece of information as (A). Then, at the beginning of a new sentence, なぜなら will be followed by the reason/cause, with から finishing the sentence.
The primary function of なぜなら in Japanese (as opposed to simply using から or ので by itself) is to gain the attention of the listener, and inform them that important information is coming.
Synonyms
から
Because, Since
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ので
Because, So, Since, The reason being
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ものだから
Because, The reason is
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ものですから・もので
Because, My excuse is, My explanation is
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もの・もん
Because, Cause
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ことだから
It is exactly because
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そのため(に)
For that reason, Because of that, To that end
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だって
I heard/was said, Because, But, Even or also, Even if or even though
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~かというと ①
Why? Well..., Why? Because..., If you ask me why..., The reason why is..., It is because...
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~かというと ②
If you ask me..., If I had to say, If I were to say, If I were to choose one, I'd rather
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Examples
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彼は泳ぎに行けなかった。なぜなら、寒かったから。
He couldn't go swimming because it was cold.
すみませんが、正直に言えないんです。なぜなら、秘密だから。
I'm sorry but I can't tell you truthfully. The reason is that it is a secret.
彼らは来るかどうかわからない。なぜなら、まだ連絡がきていないからです。
I don't know if they are coming or not because they haven't contacted me yet.
もうすぐ会えます。なぜなら、今度僕は日本に行くから。
We can see each other soon. Why? Because I'll go to Japan next time.
今日は仕事を休みました。なぜなら、インフルエンザにかかってしまったからです。
I took the day off today. Why? Because I caught the flu.
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なぜなら〜から – Grammar Discussion
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Ambo100
Can be found in A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar, Page: 371
Is there any difference in formality or meaning between なぜなら and なぜならば?
owlhoods
is there any reason i couldn’t use だって for the sentence 彼は泳ぎに行けなかった。___, 寒かったから? just wondering because it didn’t give me a warning
Asher
Hi @owlhoods, sorry for the super late reply.
The clue- ‘だって usually appears in more casual sentences that end with もん or もの. Let’s try something else.’ has now been added to all example sentences
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