since, now that, as long as

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Explanation

Indicates strong commitment given the situation.

[Verb plain form] + からには

やるからには、最後までやる。

Yaru kara ni wa, saigo made yaru.

Since I am doing it, I will do it until the end.

約束したからには、守らなければならない。

Yakusoku shita kara ni wa, mamoranakereba naranai.

Now that I promised, I must keep it.

Implies determination or obligation.

～以上

since, now that, as long as

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Expresses determination and resolve.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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