Nazenaraba

Usually written in kana.

何故ならば (Nazenaraba) is a Japanese conjunction meaning “because, for, the reason why is ...”.

Meanings

  1. conjunctionbecause; for; the reason why is ...

Examples

  • Why? Because Terry Tate always replied promptly, that's why.

  • The meeting was put off because John was sick.

  • This is because there is nothing so beautiful that, even on close inspection, no defects will be found.

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Kanji in 何故ならば

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