Learn Japanese grammar: し (shi). Meaning: and; and what’s more~.
This is mainly used to:
- Say “and” to list multiple verbs, nouns, or adjectives.
- See examples 1~5.
- To list 2 different things to highlight the contrast.
- See examples 6~7.
- To give a reason leading to a conclusion.
- See examples 8~9.
- To emphasize your point as a sentence ending particle.
- See example 10.

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し - Example Sentences 例文
Each example sentence includes a Japanese hint, the romaji reading, and the English translation.
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Example #1
このコートは色がきれいだし、好きなデザインだし。買いたいですよ。
Example #2
今日は週末だったし、天気が良かったので、公園は人が多かったです。
Example #3
彼は勉強ができるしスポーツも上手だし、私の好きなタイプだ。
Example #4
彼女は料理は上手いし、性格はいいし、理想の奥さんだ。
Example #5
お腹が空いたし、のどがかわいたし、何か食べたいです。
Example #6
友だちと遊びたいし、宿題はしなくてはいけないし、どうしよう。
Example #7
彼は気分がいい時もあるし、悪い時もある。
Example #8
雨が降っているし、もう帰ります。
Example #9
お金はないし、休みもないし、今月は旅行は無理だ。
Example #10
そんなこと言ってないし!
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