Japanese phrase
___という事情があります。 ___ to i u ji jō ga a ri ma su
Meaning
There is a reason for ___.
When to use it
Gives background for a fact or decision. The tone is polite and somewhat formal, often signaling that more context exists.
Example dialogue
急に引っ越したという事情があります。 kyū ni hi kko shi ta to i u ji jō ga a ri ma su
There were circumstances behind my sudden move.
それは大変でしたね。 so re wa tai hen de shi ta ne
That must have been difficult.