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だって (datte)

N2CommonParticles

datte

Used to give a reason or justification for a statement. It can be translated as 'because', 'since', or 'after all'.

今日は疲れているんだって。 (Inspired by informal conversation)
I heard that you're tired today.
きょうはつかれているんだって。
Kyō wa tsukarete iru n datte.
だって忙しいんだもん。 (Inspired by informal conversation)
Because I'm busy, you know.
だっていそがしいんだもん。
Datte isogashii n da mon.
彼は有名だって。 (Inspired by informal conversation)
He is famous, you know.
かれはゆうめいだって。
Kare wa yūmei datte.
彼女は忙しいだって言ってた。 (Inspired by informal conversation)
She said she's busy, you know.
かのじょはいそがしいだっていってた。
Kanojo wa isogashii datte itte ta.
彼は大好きだってさ。 (Inspired by informal conversation)
I heard that he really likes her.
かれはだいすきだってさ。
Kare wa daisuki datte sa.

から (kara) - (N5 - N4)
- Both だって (datte) and から (kara) can be used to give a reason. However, だって (datte) is more colloquial and informal compared to から (kara).
ので (node) - (N4)
- ので (node) and だって (datte) both express a reason or cause. However, ので (node) is more formal and often used in written language or polite speech, while だって (datte) is casual and used in informal conversations.
からして (karashite) - (N2)
- Both だって (datte) and からして (karashite) are used to give a reason or justification. However, からして (karashite) adds emphasis or importance to the reason, while だって (datte) is more casual and less emphatic.

Which of the following means 'Because it's raining, I will stay at home'?