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.
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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.
忙しいからって、メッセージを無視していいわけじゃないよ。
Just because you're busy, doesn't mean it's okay to ignore my messages.
部長だったからって、みんなにひどい態度をとっていいわけではなかった。
Just because he was the boss, didn't mean it was acceptable for him to treat everyone horribly.
謝ったからって、許したわけじゃないからね。
Just because you apologized doesn't mean I've forgiven you, you know.
安いからって何でもすぐに買うのは、やめたほうがいいよ。
You should stop buying things right away just because they're cheap.
子供だからって、何も分からないと思ってはいけない。
Just because they are children, you shouldn't assume they don't understand anything.
This pattern shows how you feel. It is like saying, "Just because X, it does not mean Y." You might feel annoyed or disagree. The next part of the sentence is usually negative. It shows that something is not true or not allowed.
This is like saying "just because X, doesn't mean Y." It is a spoken phrase. It is not used in writing. It often shows you are unhappy or disagree. The phrase "kara to itte" is similar. But "kara to itte" is more neutral. You can use "kara to itte" in writing.
Don't use this when the result is normal. For example, you cannot say "It was cold, so I wore a coat" with this grammar.
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