〜から: This word tells you the reason for something. It is like saying 'because' or 'so' in English. It connects an action to its cause.

〜から

This word tells you the reason for something. It is like saying 'because' or 'so' in English. It connects an action to its cause.

N5 KMT1NeutralStandardConjunctionMixedCasual Reason And ExcuseGrammar

Clause + からPrimary

This word tells you the reason for something. It is like saying 'because' or 'so' in English. It connects an action to its cause.

もう食べたから、いらないよ。

I already ate, so I don't need any.

CasualPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeFood & Dining Daily Life

昨日はとても疲れていたから、早く寝ました。

I was very tired yesterday, so I went to bed early.

PolitePastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeDaily Life Medicine & Health

この映画は面白いから、見たほうがいいよ。

This movie is interesting, so you should watch it.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceRequestMusic & Entertainment

時間がないから、急ぎましょう。

We don't have time, so let's hurry.

PoliteNon PastNegativeMid SentenceInvitationDaily Life Work & Career

どうしてパーティーに行かないの？」「明日、テストがあるから。」

Why aren't you going to the party?' 'Because I have a test tomorrow.'

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeEducation Daily Life

This is different from other words for 'because'. It states a reason directly. Other words like 〜し list many reasons. 〜(ん)だから adds strong emphasis. 〜(だ)もん is like a childish excuse.

Don't use this when you are just stating two facts. For example, 'The sky is blue because it is daytime' is better with 'node'. Use 'kara' when you want to show your feelings or tell someone what to do.

Use this when you want to say "because" in a short way. You can use it to answer "why" questions. You don't need to say the rest of the sentence. People will understand what you mean.

Often confused with(1)

〜ので

Indicates a reason or cause. It is generally perceived as softer and more polite than 'から', presenting the reason as an objective fact or situation rather than a subjective judgment. It is often used when making excuses, explanations, or gentle requests.

Contrasts with(2)

〜し

You use this to list reasons or things. It means "and also" or "not only... but also...". It shows there are other reasons too.

〜（だ）もん

You use this to give a reason. It is a casual way to explain why you did something. It can sound a bit like a child's excuse.

More formal alternatives(1)

〜からさ

This is used to give a reason. It is like saying 'because, you know...' or 'because, see...'.

Less formal alternatives(3)

〜につき

This phrase tells you the reason for something. You will see it in official messages or written signs.

〜ので

〜ゆえ（に）

This means 'because' or 'due to'. You will see it in old books or very formal writing.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

〜い / 〜かった

This is the basic form of an い-adjective. It describes a quality of something. You use it for present or past qualities.

〜だ / 〜だった

This means 'is' or 'was'. It is the casual way to say 〜です and 〜でした.

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Dictionary

〜から

This word tells you the reason for something. It is like saying 'because' or 'so' in English. It connects an action to its cause.

N5 KMT1NeutralStandardConjunctionMixedCasual Reason And ExcuseGrammar

Clause + からPrimary

This word tells you the reason for something. It is like saying 'because' or 'so' in English. It connects an action to its cause.

もう食べたから、いらないよ。

I already ate, so I don't need any.

CasualPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeFood & Dining Daily Life

昨日はとても疲れていたから、早く寝ました。

I was very tired yesterday, so I went to bed early.

PolitePastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeDaily Life Medicine & Health

この映画は面白いから、見たほうがいいよ。

This movie is interesting, so you should watch it.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceRequestMusic & Entertainment

時間がないから、急ぎましょう。

We don't have time, so let's hurry.

PoliteNon PastNegativeMid SentenceInvitationDaily Life Work & Career

どうしてパーティーに行かないの？」「明日、テストがあるから。」

Why aren't you going to the party?' 'Because I have a test tomorrow.'

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeEducation Daily Life

Use this when you want to say "because" in a short way. You can use it to answer "why" questions. You don't need to say the rest of the sentence. People will understand what you mean.