その電車は雪のために遅れた。

that (something or someone distant from the speaker, close to the listener; actions of the listener, or ideas expressed or understood by the listener); the; um...; er...; uh...

train; electric train

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

snow

indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of; because of; as a result of

to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue