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JLPT N3 Grammar

ことから

N3Cause / Reason

N3 · Cause / Reason · plain form + ことから

Meaning

from the fact that; because

Structure

plain form + ことから

Explanation

ことから gives a reason, judgment, or origin based on a fact.

Usage

It is often used in objective explanation.

Example

この地域は桜が多いことから、「桜町」と呼ばれている。

Because this area has many cherry trees, it is called “Sakura Town.”

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with temporal てから; this explains a reason based on a fact.

Memory Tip

A fact leads to a reason or name.

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