because ~, so ~

Beginner

10-15 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates reason or cause. Shows why something happens.

[Reason] + から + [Result]

忙しいから、行けません。

Isogashii kara, ikemasen.

Because I'm busy, I can't go.

雨だから、傘を持っていきます。

Ame da kara, kasa wo motte ikimasu.

Because it's raining, I'll bring an umbrella.

から is more subjective than ので.

～ので

because ~, since ~

です/だ

to be (copula)

は (wa)

topic marker

が (ga)

subject marker

を (wo)

direct object marker

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Last updated: Jan 10

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