Vocabulary
から

から

kara
Common N5 particle

Translations

1. from
2. since

Notes

The particle 'から' is used to indicate the starting point of an action or time. It can also be used to express a reason or cause when used after a verb or adjective.

Examples

学校がっこうから帰ります。

Gakkou kara kaerimasu.

I return from school.

ここから駅えきまでどのくらいかかりますか？

Koko kara eki made dono kurai kakarimasu ka?

How long does it take from here to the station?

雨あめが降ふったから、家いえにいます。

Ame ga futta kara, ie ni imasu.

Since it rained, I am staying home.