もので

Alternative writings: もんで
Frequency:
1

a conjunction/particle attached after the attributive (plain) form of a verb or adjective to indicate cause or reason; often carries an apologetic or explanatory nuance.

ParticleConjunction

Examples

急に熱が出たもので、会議を欠席しました。

I suddenly developed a fever, so I missed the meeting.

忙しいもので返信が遅くなってすみません。

Sorry my reply was late; I've been busy.

急な仕事が入ったもんで、行けなくなったよ。

Some urgent work came up, so I couldn't go (colloquial もんで).

雨が激しいもので、外出は控えたほうがいい。

Since the rain is heavy, it's better to refrain from going out.