JLPT N5 Grammar
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Category: Conjunctions & Reasons
The grammar pattern "〜から" is used to indicate the reason or cause for something. It is a conjunction that connects two clauses, with the first clause providing the reason and the second clause providing the result. The pattern can be used in both plain and polite forms. When used as a particle, "から" indicates the starting point or origin of something, such as a time or place.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Plain form | Reason clause + から + Result clause | 雨が降っているから傘を持っていきます。 |
| Polite form | Reason clause + から + Result clause (polite form) | 雨が降っているから、傘を持っていきますね。 |
| Time/place | Time/place + から | 東京から来ました。 |
雨が降っているから傘を持っていきます。
Ame ga futte iru kara kasa o tsukitikimasu.
I will bring an umbrella because it's raining.
雨が降っている (it's raining) + から (because) + 傘を持っていきます (I will bring an umbrella)
疲れたから少し休みます。
Tsukareta kara sukoshi yasumimasu.
I will take a short break because I'm tired.
疲れた (I'm tired) + から (because) + 少し休みます (I will take a short break)
時間がないから急ぎましょう。
Jikan ga nai kara isogimashou.
Let's hurry up because we don't have much time.
時間がない (we don't have much time) + から (because) + 急ぎましょう (let's hurry up)
東京から来ました。
Tōkyō kara kimashita.
I came from Tokyo.
東京 (Tokyo) + から (from)
The pattern "〜から" is used to indicate the reason or cause for something. It can be used in both plain and polite forms. When used as a particle, "から" indicates the starting point or origin of something, such as a time or place. Be careful not to confuse this pattern with "ので", which is a softer reason.
While both patterns indicate a reason, "〜から" is used for a clear and direct reason, whereas "ので" is used for a softer or more indirect reason.
Make sure to put the reason clause before "から" and the result clause after it.
While "〜から" can be used with a negative reason, it's more common to use "〜ので" in such cases.
Pay attention to the clause order and make sure to use the correct pattern for the reason. Also, be careful not to confuse "〜から" with "ので".
雨が降っている______、傘を持っていきます。
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