What it means
し connects clauses to list reasons, qualities, or facts. It is often translated as “and” or “besides,” and it can suggest that there are additional reasons that are not stated. Each clause before し normally uses a plain form. With nouns and na-adjectives, use だし. The final clause determines whether the whole sentence sounds familiar or polite.
Usage note
When し appears at the end of a sentence, the speaker often leaves another reason unstated. Do not confuse this use with the particle し used for emphasis in some fixed expressions.
How to use it
今日は休みだし、明日も休みです。
Today is a day off, and tomorrow is also a day off.
この町は静かだし、公園も広いです。
This town is quiet, and the park is spacious.
このかばんは軽いし、丈夫です。
This bag is light, and it is durable.
私は毎朝走るし、体も元気です。
I run every morning, and my body is healthy.
今日は休みだし、明日も休みだ。
Today is a day off, and tomorrow is also a day off.
この町は静かだし、公園も広い。
This town is quiet, and the park is spacious.
このかばんは軽いし、丈夫だ。
This bag is light, and it is durable.
私は毎朝走るし、体も元気だ。
I run every morning, and my body is healthy.
Example sentences
この店は駅に近いし、店員も親切だし、よく行きます。
This shop is close to the station, the staff are kind, and I often go there.
このかばんは軽いし、丈夫だし、毎日使っています。
This bag is light and durable, so I use it every day.
今日は雨だし、家で本を読みます。
It is raining today, so I will read a book at home.