Decoded Slug: A。だって B。(Datte~)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
A。だって B。(Datte~)
A。だって B。(Datte~)
Short explanation:
Used to give a reason, express cause or bring up a topic; 'because', 'since', 'it's just that'.
Formation:
Verb-casual + だって、い-Adjective + だって、な-Adjective + だって、Noun + だって
Examples:
暇だって、映画を見に行こうよ。
Hima datte, eiga wo mi ni ikou yo.
Since we are free, let's go watch a movie.
寒いだって、コートを着てください。
Samui datte, ko-to wo kite kudasai.
Because it's cold, please wear a coat.
疲れているだって、休んだほうがいい。
Tsukarete iru datte, yasunda hou ga ii.
Since you're tired, it's better to rest.
彼女が料理上手だって、みんな彼女の作った料理を楽しみにしています。
Kanojo ga ryouri jouzu datte, minna kanojo no tsukutta ryouri wo tanoshimi ni shiteimasu.
Because she is good at cooking, everyone is looking forward to her dishes.
Long explanation:
The A。だって B。grammar point is used to give a reason, express cause, or introduce a topic in a casual manner. It can be translated as 'because', 'since', or 'it's just that'. A is the reason and B is the statement that follows due to the reason. It can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and nouns.
