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から

“Kara” is a subordinate conjunction that indicates a reason or cause. When using “kara” in this manner, the reason always *precedes* kara.

“Kara” follows verbs and i-adjectives directly. Na-adjectives and nouns require use of the copula “da”, creating the common compound “dakara”.

Formation:

Example Sentences:

来年日本へ行くから日本語を勉強しています。
Rainen Nihon e iku kara Nihongo o benkyō shite imasu.
I’m studying Japanese because I’m going to Japan next year.
今日は天気がいいから家を出ます。
Kyō wa tenki ga ii kara ie o demasu.
Today, because the weather is nice, I’m going out.

More grammar bank entries for “から”:

から (1)

From, Since

から (2)

After having done something, Since

から (3)

So, Because

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Learn about giving reasons

In this lesson, you’ll learn particles and conjunctions used for giving a reason with “de”, “kara” and “node”.

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