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Grammar · Useful patterns

から, because

The pattern

[Reason] kara, [result]

Put から after the reason. The reason comes first, which is the reverse of the usual English order.

The mistake to avoid

You can also answer a どうして question with the reason plus から and nothing else.

Examples

Rōmaji help
samui kara, kōto o kimasu.
Because it's cold, I'll wear a coat.
jikan ga nai kara, takushī de ikimasu.
I don't have time, so I'll take a taxi.
oishii kara, mata kimasu.
It is good, so I'll come again.
ashita wa yasumi dakara, yukkuri nemasu.
Tomorrow is a day off, so I'll have a lie-in.