わけ

Reason, explanation, circumstance

N4noun·wake

How to remember it

The "why" of something; used in the N4 pattern 〜訳だ.

Example sentences

  • 遅れた訳を話してください。

    おくれたわけをはなしてください。

    Please explain why you were late.

  • 訳があって行けません。

    わけがあっていけません。

    I can't go for a certain reason.

Usage

Softer and more conversational than 理由; also a common grammar pattern.

Related words

理由なぜどうして訳だ

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