〜し、〜し
and what's more (reasons)
Connect what happened to the reason behind it.
Remember it
Reason first, result next: connect them with 〜し、〜し.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜し、〜し」 means "and what's more (reasons)". Structure: Plain form + し. This is a JLPT N4 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it to explain decisions, delays, feelings, and everyday choices.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1故障は便利だし、安いです。
こしょう は べんり だし、やすい です。
koshou wa benri dashi, yasui desu.
The breakdown is convenient, and it is cheap too.
Everyday life
Example 2お釣りは便利だし、安いです。
おつり は べんり だし、やすい です。
otsuri wa benri dashi, yasui desu.
The change (money) is convenient, and it is cheap too.
Everyday life
Example 3畳は便利だし、安いです。
たたみ は べんり だし、やすい です。
tatami wa benri dashi, yasui desu.
The tatami mat is convenient, and it is cheap too.
Everyday life
Example 4紙は便利だし、安いです。
かみ は べんり だし、やすい です。
kami wa benri dashi, yasui desu.
The paper is convenient, and it is cheap too.
Everyday life
Example 5草は便利だし、安いです。
くさ は べんり だし、やすい です。
kusa wa benri dashi, yasui desu.
The grass is convenient, and it is cheap too.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
The breakdown is convenient, and it is cheap too.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜し、〜し.
Remember tomorrow
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