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JLPT N4 Grammar

から

N4Cause / Reason

N4 · Cause / Reason · plain form + から

Meaning

because; so

Structure

plain form + から

Explanation

から directly states a reason, followed by the speaker's judgment, decision, or result.

Usage

It is more conversational and direct than ので.

Example

お腹がすいたから、何か食べたいです。

I'm hungry, so I want to eat something.

Common Mistake

In formal apologies or requests, direct から can be less soft than ので.

Memory Tip

から is the common direct 'because.'

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