〜から kara
〜から(kara)means “because ~ (reason)”. から after a clause states a reason or cause; the second clause is the result. Formation: 文1(普通形/丁寧形)+から、文2
because ~ (reason)
N4Formation
文1(普通形/丁寧形)+から、文2
Explanation
から after a clause states a reason or cause; the second clause is the result. It often expresses the speaker's subjective judgment, so it is common before requests, invitations, opinions and commands. Both plain and polite forms can precede から. Sentence 1 + から + Sentence 2 = 'Because S1, S2.'
Examples
Note
ので also means 'because' but is softer/more objective; から sounds more subjective and is preferred before requests or commands.
FAQ
〜から — what does it mean and how is it used?
because ~ (reason). から after a clause states a reason or cause; the second clause is the result. It often expresses the speaker's subjective judgment, so it is common before requests, invitations, opinions and commands. Both plain and polite forms can precede から. Sentence 1 + から + Sentence 2 = 'Because S1, S2.'
〜から — how do you form it?
文1(普通形/丁寧形)+から、文2
〜から — any usage notes?
ので also means 'because' but is softer/more objective; から sounds more subjective and is preferred before requests or commands.