Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.
It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence.
In this post, We will talk about JLPT N4 Grammar: し
JLPT N4 Grammar: し (shi)
Meaning
[意味]
(1) Representation in parallel
Multiple things are described in a row in an expression. When evaluating people or things, it includes the speaker’s sense of “further” and “on top of that.”
（2） Reasons
Expressions that present multiple reasons and conclude with a conclusion.
In addition to saying only one reason, this sentence pattern can be used to say, “I didn’t say it, but there are other reasons.”
Meaning:
and beside / because A and B
How to use
V（普通形）+ し
イA（普通形） + し
ナA（普通形） + し
N（普通形） + し
(1) Representation in parallel
Example Sentence
- トムさんは、面白いし、親切だし、サッカーも上手です。
Tom is funny, kind, and good at soccer.
- 田中先生は優しいし、かっこいいし、それに教え方も上手です。
Tanaka-sensei is kind, cool, and good at teaching.
- ジョンさんはスポーツもできるし、頭もいいし、それに女の子からの人気が高いです。
John can play sports, he’s smart, and he’s popular with girls.
（2） Reasons
Example Sentence
- 漢字は多いし、文法は難しいし、私は日本語の勉強があまり好きではありません。
There are a lot of kanji, the grammar is difficult, and I don’t really like studying Japanese.
- 日本は綺麗だし、食べ物が美味しいし、好きです。
Japan is beautiful, the food is delicious, and I like it.
- このレストランは 安いし 量も多いし、よく来ます。
This restaurant is cheap and the portions are large, so I come often.
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