- sonotame hence, for that reason
Used in formal or written Japanese to state a consequence clearly, often in reports or explanations.
その為、会議は延期になりました。
Sonotame, kaigi wa enki ni narimashita.
For that reason, the meeting was postponed.
雨が降った。その為、試合は中止だ。
Ame ga futta. Sonotame, shiai wa chūshi da.
It rained. Hence, the game is canceled.
⚖️ Often confused with 'dakara' (so), but 'sonotame' is more formal and written.
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