from the fact that ~, because ~

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Explanation

Indicates reason or origin based on a fact.

[Plain form] + ことから

彼が来なかったことから、病気だと思われる。

Kare ga konakatta koto kara, byouki da to omowareru.

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

Formal, used in written/academic contexts.

～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)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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