から
Because (reason)
kara
TypeConjunctive
JLPT Leveln5
Summary
Gives a reason or cause, with the main clause stating the result. More personal and subjective than ので.
Usage Rules
- •Reason: AからB = B because A (subjective)
- •Used with plain and polite forms
- •More personal/subjective than ので
- •主観的な理由 (personal reasons)
- •Can end a sentence: 〜からです
- •Common in explanations and justifications
Example Sentences
つかれたから休みます。
I'll rest because I'm tired.
やすいからかった。
I bought it because it was cheap.
日本人だから日本語がじょうずだ。
Because he's Japanese, he's good at Japanese.
やくそくがあるから行けない。
I can't go because I have plans.
ここはしずかだからすきです。
I like this place because it's quiet.
Common Mistake
Using から when the reason is objective/factual (ので sounds better for objective, factual reasons).