JLPT N3 Grammar
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Category: Cause and Reason
The grammar pattern 'V-plain + からには' is used to express a decision, duty, or strong determination that follows a known fact or situation. It indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two clauses. The first clause provides a reason or situation, and the second clause expresses the consequence or action that follows. This pattern is often used in formal or polite language to convey a sense of obligation or commitment.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Plain form of the verb | V-plain + からには | 食べるからには、健康になる |
| Plain form of the verb | V-plain + からには | 行くからには、チケットを買う |
| Plain form of the verb | V-plain + からには | 学習するからには、努力する |
日本に来たからには、日本語がペラペラになりたい。
Nihon ni kita kara niha, nihongo ga pera pera ni naritai.
Since I came to Japan, I want to become fluent in Japanese.
日本に来た (came to Japan) + からには (since) + 日本語がペラペラになりたい (want to become fluent in Japanese)
約束したからには、最後まで守るべきだ。
Yakusoku shita kara niha, saigo made mamoru beki da.
Since I made a promise, I should keep it until the end.
約束した (made a promise) + からには (since) + 最後まで守るべきだ (should keep it until the end)
試験を受けるからには、合格を目指して一生懸命頑張ろう。
Shiken o ukeru kara niha, gōka o mezashite isshōkenmei ganbarō.
Since I will take the exam, I will try my best to aim for a passing grade.
試験を受ける (will take the exam) + からには (since) + 合格を目指して一生懸命頑張ろう (will try my best to aim for a passing grade)
This pattern is used in formal or polite language to convey a sense of obligation or commitment. It is often used in situations where a decision or action is based on a known fact or situation. The pattern can be used in both affirmative and negative sentences.
The pattern 'V-plain + からには' is used to express a cause-and-effect relationship between two clauses. It is not used to express a natural or spontaneous result.
The pattern 'V-plain + からには' is used to express a decision or action based on a known fact or situation, while 'kara' is used to express a reason or cause.
The pattern 'V-plain + からには' is used to express a decision or action based on a known fact or situation. The second clause should be in the correct tense to match the situation.
In the JLPT exam, this pattern may be tested in the reading comprehension section. Be sure to pay attention to the context and use the correct pattern to express the relationship between the two clauses.
日本に来た______、日本語がペラペラになりたい。
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