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Japanese grammar 〜から: expresses a reason or cause for the following statement. Pattern and examples.

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〜から | expresses a reason or cause for the following statement

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜から (〜から): expresses a reason or cause for the following statement.

See example sentences below.

〜から at a glance

At a glance

〜から

〜kara

Cause and reason

Expression: 〜から
Reading: 〜kara
Natural meaning: expresses a reason or cause for the following statement
Typical use: Cause and reason

Core meaning of 〜から

Core meaning

expresses a reason or cause for the following statement

Examples

Example 1

明日は早く起きなければならないから、もう寝ます。

Translation

I have to wake up early tomorrow, so I'm going to bed now.

Example 2

外は雨が降っているから、傘を持って行ってください。

Translation

It's raining outside, so please take an umbrella with you.

6 N4 Grammar Patterns for Reasons and Causes

Complete Guide to から, ので, and ため

6 N4 Grammar Patterns for Reasons and Causes | Complete Guide to から, ので, and ため

We've compiled 6 essential N4 grammar patterns for expressing reasons and causes in Japanese (から, ので, て, ため, んです, のは〜からです). Learn the nuanced differences and correct usage for each expression with example sentences.

〜から | expresses a reason or cause for the following statement | Daily Nihongo