from the fact that, because

Intermediate

20-25 min

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Explanation

Indicates reason or origin based on a fact.

[Sentence plain form] + ことから

彼が来ないことから、諦めたと思われる。

Kare ga konai koto kara, akirameta to omowareru.

From the fact that he didn't come, it's thought he gave up.

形が似ていることから、この名前がついた。

Katachi ga nite iru koto kara, kono namae ga tsuita.

From the fact that the shapes are similar, it got this name.

More formal than から alone.

～ことに

to my (emotion)

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Use in explanations and naming origins.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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