How do you use "because" in a sentence?

I stayed home because I was feeling unwell. We cancelled the picnic because of the rain. She succeeded because she worked hard.

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Q: What does "because" mean?

For the reason that; since 'Because' is a conjunction introducing a clause that gives a reason or cause. It answers the question 'why?' and is followed by a subject and verb. 'Because of' (followed by a noun) should not be confused with 'because' (followed by a clause). In informal speech, 'because' sometimes stands alone in answers: 'Why?' 'Because.'

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의미: For the reason that; since

因为

porque

なぜなら、〜だから

왜냐하면, ~때문에

'Because' is a conjunction introducing a clause that gives a reason or cause. It answers the question 'why?' and is followed by a subject and verb. 'Because of' (followed by a noun) should not be confused with 'because' (followed by a clause). In informal speech, 'because' sometimes stands alone in answers: 'Why?' 'Because.'

「because」是引导表示原因的从句的连词。它回答「为什么？」的问题，后面跟主语和动词。「because of」（后跟名词）不应与「because」（后跟从句）混淆。在非正式口语中，「because」有时单独用作回答：「Why?」「Because.」

«Because» es una conjunción que introduce una cláusula que da una razón o causa. Responde a la pregunta «¿por qué?» y va seguida de sujeto y verbo. «Because of» (seguido de un sustantivo) no debe confundirse con «because» (seguido de una cláusula). En el habla informal, «because» a veces se usa solo en respuestas: «¿Por qué?» «Porque sí».

「because」は理由や原因を示す節を導く接続詞です。「なぜ？」という質問に答え、主語と動詞が続きます。「because of」（名詞が続く）と「because」（節が続く）を混同しないでください。くだけた話し言葉では、「because」は答えとして単独で使われることがあります：「Why?」「Because.」

'Because'는 이유나 원인을 나타내는 절을 이끄는 접속사입니다. '왜?'라는 질문에 답하며, 뒤에 주어와 동사가 옵니다. 'Because of'(뒤에 명사)와 'because'(뒤에 절)를 혼동하지 않아야 합니다. 비격식 대화에서는 'because'가 단독으로 대답에 사용되기도 합니다: 'Why?' 'Because.'

예문

I stayed home because I was feeling unwell.
我待在家里，因为我感觉不舒服。
Me quedé en casa porque no me sentía bien.
体調が悪かったので家にいた。
몸이 좋지 않아서 집에 있었다.
We cancelled the picnic because of the rain.
因为下雨，我们取消了野餐。
Cancelamos el picnic debido a la lluvia.
雨のためピクニックを中止した。
비 때문에 피크닉을 취소했다.
She succeeded because she worked hard.
她成功了，因为她努力工作。
Ella tuvo éxito porque trabajó duro.
彼女は一生懸命働いたから成功した。
그녀는 열심히 일했기 때문에 성공했다.

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사용 가이드

맥락: general

어조: neutral

기원과 역사

From Middle English 'by cause', a calque of Old French 'par cause de' (by reason of). Originally two words, it fused into a single conjunction during the 14th century.

문화적 배경

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

이야기와 상식

'Because' evolved from 'by cause' in Middle English, literally meaning 'by the cause that'. This origin helps explain why 'because of' takes a noun - the original phrase was 'by cause of'. The informal use of 'because' + noun (e.g., 'because reasons') emerged in internet culture around 2012.

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