〜からといって: This means 'just because A, it does not mean B'. You use it to say that a reason does not always lead to a certain outcome.

〜からといって

This means 'just because A, it does not mean B'. You use it to say that a reason does not always lead to a certain outcome.

N2 KMT5NeutralStandardCompound ParticleMixedJust Because X Does Not Mean YGrammar

Clause + からといってPrimary

Verb [plain form] + からといって

い-Adjective + からといって

な-Adjective + だ + からといって

Noun + だ + からといって

This means 'just because A, it does not mean B'. You use it to say that a reason does not always lead to a certain outcome.

日本人だからといって、誰もが寿司を好きだとは限らない。

Just because someone is Japanese doesn't necessarily mean they all like sushi.

NeutralNon PastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeCulture & Traditions Food & Dining

一度失敗したからといって、諦めてはいけない。

Just because you failed once, you shouldn't give up.

NeutralPastNegativeClause InitialProhibitionEmotions & Psychology Core Concepts

忙しいからといって、健康管理を怠るべきではありません。

Just because you're busy, you shouldn't neglect your health management.

PoliteNon PastNegativeClause InitialObligationWork & Career Medicine & Health

何も言わなかったからといって、賛成したわけじゃないよ。

Just because I didn't say anything, it doesn't mean I agreed.

CasualPastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeEmotions & Psychology Daily Life

有名大学の出身だからといって、必ずしも仕事ができるとは言えない。

Just because someone is from a famous university, it can't be said that they are necessarily competent at their job.

FormalNon PastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeEducation Work & Career

The phrase "kara to itte" is different from "kara tte". "Kara tte" is very casual. People use it when they are annoyed or complaining. "Kara to itte" is more neutral. It just states a fact.

Don't use this when you want to say something is definitely true. For example, 'からといって、嬉しいです' (Just because..., I'm happy) sounds strange.

Use this when you want to say that one thing does not always lead to another. You stop someone from thinking the wrong way. You show that a reason does not mean a certain result.

Often confused with(1)

〜とは限らない

This phrase means something is not always true. It shows there can be exceptions. It is like saying 'not always' or 'not necessarily'.

Contrasts with(1)

〜とは限らない

This phrase means something is not always true. It shows there can be exceptions. It is like saying 'not always' or 'not necessarily'.

More formal alternatives(1)

〜からって

This phrase means 'just because X, doesn't mean Y'. You use it to say that a reason is not enough for a certain result. It often shows you are unhappy or disagree.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜といえども

This phrase means "even if" or "although." You use it to say something is true, even when another thing might make you think it is not.

Dialect / slang variants(1)

〜からって

This phrase means 'just because X, doesn't mean Y'. You use it to say that a reason is not enough for a certain result. It often shows you are unhappy or disagree.

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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〜からといって

This means 'just because A, it does not mean B'. You use it to say that a reason does not always lead to a certain outcome.

N2 KMT5NeutralStandardCompound ParticleMixedJust Because X Does Not Mean YGrammar

Clause + からといってPrimary

Verb [plain form] + からといって

い-Adjective + からといって

な-Adjective + だ + からといって

Noun + だ + からといって

This means 'just because A, it does not mean B'. You use it to say that a reason does not always lead to a certain outcome.

日本人だからといって、誰もが寿司を好きだとは限らない。

Just because someone is Japanese doesn't necessarily mean they all like sushi.

NeutralNon PastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeCulture & Traditions Food & Dining

一度失敗したからといって、諦めてはいけない。

Just because you failed once, you shouldn't give up.

NeutralPastNegativeClause InitialProhibitionEmotions & Psychology Core Concepts

忙しいからといって、健康管理を怠るべきではありません。

Just because you're busy, you shouldn't neglect your health management.

PoliteNon PastNegativeClause InitialObligationWork & Career Medicine & Health

何も言わなかったからといって、賛成したわけじゃないよ。

Just because I didn't say anything, it doesn't mean I agreed.

CasualPastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeEmotions & Psychology Daily Life

有名大学の出身だからといって、必ずしも仕事ができるとは言えない。

Just because someone is from a famous university, it can't be said that they are necessarily competent at their job.

FormalNon PastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeEducation Work & Career

The phrase "kara to itte" is different from "kara tte". "Kara tte" is very casual. People use it when they are annoyed or complaining. "Kara to itte" is more neutral. It just states a fact.

Don't use this when you want to say something is definitely true. For example, 'からといって、嬉しいです' (Just because..., I'm happy) sounds strange.

Use this when you want to say that one thing does not always lead to another. You stop someone from thinking the wrong way. You show that a reason does not mean a certain result.

Often confused with(1)

〜とは限らない

This phrase means something is not always true. It shows there can be exceptions. It is like saying 'not always' or 'not necessarily'.

Contrasts with(1)

〜とは限らない

This phrase means something is not always true. It shows there can be exceptions. It is like saying 'not always' or 'not necessarily'.

More formal alternatives(1)

〜からって

This phrase means 'just because X, doesn't mean Y'. You use it to say that a reason is not enough for a certain result. It often shows you are unhappy or disagree.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜といえども

This phrase means "even if" or "although." You use it to say something is true, even when another thing might make you think it is not.

Dialect / slang variants(1)

〜からって

This phrase means 'just because X, doesn't mean Y'. You use it to say that a reason is not enough for a certain result. It often shows you are unhappy or disagree.

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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〜からといって

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〜からといって

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Examples5

Contrasts1

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More formal alternatives(1)

Less formal alternatives(1)

Dialect / slang variants(1)

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