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だって
datte
Description
「だって」は、理由や言い訳を言うときによく使う言葉です。
"だって" is a word often used to give reasons or excuses.
友だちや家族との会話でよく聞きますが、少し子どもっぽく聞こえることもあります。
You often hear "だって" in conversations with friends or family, but it can sometimes sound a bit childish.
Meanings
だってdatte
because; but (giving a reason or excuse)
だって、まだ宿題が終わっていないんだ。
But I haven't finished my homework yet.
だってdatte
even; too (indicating an example)
子どもだって、それくらい知っているよ。
Even children know that much.
だってdatte
they say that; I heard that
明日は雨だって。
They say it will rain tomorrow.
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Notes
- Nuance
Sentence-initial だって sounds casual and often childish, used to defend oneself or give an excuse.
- Grammar
Sentence-final だって reports hearsay, like って/そうだ, meaning 'apparently' or 'someone said'.
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