〜から Because (reason)
Core meaning - Because (reason)
Form - Plain form + から; Polite form + から
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
See examples below for varied real-world usage.
から vs ので
- から = subjective, personal reasons
- ので = objective, softer
Can end sentence with から
- 疲れたから。(Because I'm tired.)
だから at sentence start = "So/Therefore"
Because there is no time, lets hurry.
Because it was delicious, I ate it all.
Because its cold, close the window.
Because I like it, I watch it many times.
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