JLPT N3 Intermediate
もの
Indicates a personal reason, excuse, or justification
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もん a more casual and often childish-sounding version
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"Because..." / Giving a Personal Reason
Marks a statement as a subjective reason or personal excuse, often appealing for the listener’s empathy or understanding.
Example
A どうして 食べない の ？
B だって 、 もう お腹 が いっぱい なんだ もの 。
A: Why aren't you eating? B: Because I'm already full.
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