から (kara) - From/Because Particle

[Place/Time]から
[Sentence]から

Explanation

Indicates starting point in space/time or gives reasons.

Formation

Noun/Verb + から

Examples

9時から5時まで働きます。
Ku-ji kara go-ji made hatarakimasu.
I work from 9 to 5.
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東京から来ました。
Tokyo kara kimashita.
I came from Tokyo.
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暑いから、エアコンをつけます。
Atsui kara, eakon o tsukemasu.
Because it's hot, I'll turn on the AC.
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Usage Notes

  • Spatial から: starting point of movement
  • Temporal から: starting time
  • Reason から: because/since (more casual than ので)
  • Often paired with まで

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't confuse with "from" in English - 友達からプレゼント (present FROM friend) uses から differently
  • Reason から is more subjective/emotional than ので
  • Place pronunciation in reasons: [reason]から、[result]