N3

That's why / Therefore

Sentence + わけだ

This expression is used to explain a reason for something or to denote a conclusion.

Examples

  • 遅れたのは道が混んでいたわけだ。

    That's why I was late; the road was congested.

  • 彼女が出られなかったのは体調が悪かったわけだ。

    The reason she couldn't come was that she was sick.

  • その映画は人気だから、混んでいるわけだ。

    It's crowded because the movie is popular.

Quick check

その映画は人気だから、混んでいる___。

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