The above express cause/reason. These are used when there is a strong connection between the cause and the effect. The negative form are: Vなくて, ～／A(い)-くなくて、～／A(な)-でなくて and ～Nでなくて.
These are often used with words which express one's feelings(e.g., うれしい[be glad], はずかしい[be embarrassed], ざんねんだ[be a pity]) and the potential expressions.
あなたに会えて、うれしいです。
I'm happy to meet you.
眠くて、べんきょうができません。
I'm so sleepy, I can't study.
心配で、ごはんが食べられませんでした。
I was so worried that I couldn't eat.
Lesson 11-5「7時ごろおきて、顔を洗って、はをみがきます。」
I get up at around 7:00, wash my face, and brush my teeth.
Lesson 20-6「このマッチを使って火をつけましょう。」
Let's use these matches to light a fire.
