〜から

Pattern

〜から

Level

N5

Reading

から

Meaning

From (starting point) / Because (reason)

Attaches to

Noun (for starting point) / Verb or Adjective (for reason)

Nuance & register

Clear assertion of origin or personal reason.

Example

学校は９時からです。 School starts from 9 o'clock.

Easily confused with

〜ので (node) - 'kara' is more subjective and personal, whereas 'node' is objective and polite.

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