から
から
particle
from, because
1.
from (starting point)
Marks the starting point in space or time. 東京から来ました (came from Tokyo), 九時から (from 9 o'clock).
2.
because, since (reason)
Connects clauses to give a reason. Placed after the reason clause. 暑いから窓を開けた (opened the window because it's hot).
3.
after (sequence)
After the te-form, indicates doing something after another action. 食べてから行きます (I'll go after eating).
4.
made from (material/origin)
Indicates the source material (especially when transformed). 米から酒を作る (make sake from rice).
から is a highly versatile particle with four main uses.
KEY PATTERNS:
- AからBまで: from A to B (time/space range)
- [verb-て]から: after doing (sequence)
- [clause]から: because (reason)
- Aから作る: made from A (material)
から VS ので (REASON):
から is more subjective and personal; ので is softer and more polite. Use から with commands/invitations: 危ないから気をつけて。
から VS より (FROM):
から marks origin/starting point; より is for comparisons. 東京から来た (from Tokyo) vs 東京より大阪が好き (prefer Osaka to Tokyo).
Related Words
See also:
まで